Seymour, IN

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 22,524 · Part of Jackson County

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.

Tornado 16 events
Hail 50 events
Inland Flooding 37 events

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.