Springfield, OR

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 61,182 · Part of Lane County

Springfield is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lane County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, and volcanic activity.

Storm events near Springfield

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Springfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Springfield itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 2 events
Hail 1 events
Inland Flooding 11 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Lane County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Springfield along with the rest of the county, not a Springfield-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 68.7 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 97.2 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding 55.2 Relatively Low
Earthquake 98.8 Relatively High
Heat Wave 93.8 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 21 Very Low
Avalanche 49 Very Low
Cold Wave 44 Relatively Low
Drought 16.5 Very Low
Hail 30.7 Very Low
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm 83.2 Relatively High
Landslide 88.4 Relatively Moderate
Lightning 87.6 Relatively High
Strong Wind 57.3 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami 29.2 Very Low
Volcanic Activity 94.5 Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather 87 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lane County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Springfield, OR at risk of?

Springfield is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lane County, where Springfield is located, are earthquake, inland flooding, and volcanic activity.

What is Springfield's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Lane County, where Springfield is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Springfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Springfield carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Lane County.

Has Springfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 1 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Springfield since 2016.