Waukee, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Waukee is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dallas County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Waukee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Waukee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Waukee 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 Dallas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Waukee along with the rest of the county, not a Waukee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 25.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 58.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 12.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 59.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 51 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 67.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dallas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Waukee, IA at risk of?
Waukee 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 Dallas County, where Waukee is located, are drought, tornado, and hail.
What is Waukee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Dallas County, where Waukee is located, scoring 93.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Waukee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Waukee carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dallas County.
Has Waukee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 295 hail, 118 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Waukee since 2016.