Rexburg, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rexburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Madison County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, earthquake, and cold wave.
Storm events near Rexburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rexburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rexburg 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 Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rexburg along with the rest of the county, not a Rexburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 70.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 9.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 73.7 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 16.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 88.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 19.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 64.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 67.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Madison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rexburg, ID at risk of?
Rexburg 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 Madison County, where Rexburg is located, are lightning, earthquake, and cold wave.
What is Rexburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Madison County, where Rexburg is located, scoring 88.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Rexburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Rexburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Madison County.
Has Rexburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 22 hail, 23 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rexburg since 2016.