Terre Haute, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Terre Haute is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Vigo County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and earthquake.
Storm events near Terre Haute
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Terre Haute's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Terre Haute 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 Vigo County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Terre Haute along with the rest of the county, not a Terre Haute-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 27 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 56.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 42.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 60.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 94.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Vigo County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Terre Haute, IN at risk of?
Terre Haute is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Vigo County, where Terre Haute is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and earthquake.
What is Terre Haute's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Vigo County, where Terre Haute is located, scoring 94.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Terre Haute a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Terre Haute carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Vigo County.
Has Terre Haute had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 66 hail, 30 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Terre Haute since 2016.