Warsaw, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Warsaw is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kosciusko County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Warsaw
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Warsaw's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Warsaw 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 Kosciusko County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Warsaw along with the rest of the county, not a Warsaw-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 53 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 41.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 52.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 58 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kosciusko County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Warsaw, IN at risk of?
Warsaw 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 Kosciusko County, where Warsaw is located, are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Warsaw's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Kosciusko County, where Warsaw is located, scoring 91.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Warsaw a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Warsaw carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kosciusko County.
Has Warsaw had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 51 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Warsaw since 2016.