Seymour, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Seymour is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jackson County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Seymour
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Seymour's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Seymour 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Seymour along with the rest of the county, not a Seymour-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 36.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 30.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 23.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 50.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 23.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 50.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 42 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Seymour, IN at risk of?
Seymour 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 Jackson County, where Seymour is located, are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Seymour's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Seymour is located, scoring 84.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Seymour a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Seymour carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Jackson County.
Has Seymour had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 50 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Seymour since 2016.