Reidsville, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Reidsville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Rockingham County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near Reidsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Reidsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Reidsville itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Rockingham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Reidsville along with the rest of the county, not a Reidsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 55.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 56.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 40.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 78.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 63.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 74.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rockingham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Reidsville, NC at risk of?
Reidsville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Rockingham County, where Reidsville is located, are inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is Reidsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Rockingham County, where Reidsville is located, scoring 83 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Reidsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Reidsville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Rockingham County.
Has Reidsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 113 hail, 169 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Reidsville since 2016.