Vincennes, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Vincennes is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Knox County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, drought, and winter weather.
Storm events near Vincennes
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Vincennes's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Vincennes 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 Knox County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Vincennes along with the rest of the county, not a Vincennes-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 53.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 25.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 26.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 55.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 66.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 53.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Knox County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Vincennes, IN at risk of?
Vincennes 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 Knox County, where Vincennes is located, are earthquake, drought, and winter weather.
What is Vincennes's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Knox County, where Vincennes is located, scoring 90.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Vincennes a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Vincennes carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Knox County.
Has Vincennes had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 77 hail, 252 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Vincennes since 2016.