Shelbyville, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Shelbyville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Shelby County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and hail.
Storm events near Shelbyville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Shelbyville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Shelbyville 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 Shelby County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Shelbyville along with the rest of the county, not a Shelbyville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 4.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 52.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 40.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 30.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 60.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 61.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 13 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 42.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 30.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 38.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 50.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Shelby County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Shelbyville, IN at risk of?
Shelbyville 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 Shelby County, where Shelbyville is located, are tornado, earthquake, and hail.
What is Shelbyville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Shelby County, where Shelbyville is located, scoring 78.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Shelbyville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Shelbyville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Shelby County.
Has Shelbyville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 112 hail, 48 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Shelbyville since 2016.