Washington, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Washington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Daviess County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, winter weather, and drought.
Storm events near Washington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Washington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Washington 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 Daviess County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Washington along with the rest of the county, not a Washington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 22.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 72.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 31.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 53.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 30.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 60.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 53.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Daviess County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Washington, IN at risk of?
Washington 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 Daviess County, where Washington is located, are earthquake, winter weather, and drought.
What is Washington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Daviess County, where Washington is located, scoring 88.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Washington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Washington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Daviess County.
Has Washington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 72 hail, 181 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Washington since 2016.