West Springfield Town, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
West Springfield Town 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 Hampden County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near West Springfield Town
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of West Springfield Town's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to West Springfield Town 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 Hampden County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering West Springfield Town along with the rest of the county, not a West Springfield Town-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 38.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hampden County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is West Springfield Town, MA at risk of?
West Springfield Town 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 Hampden County, where West Springfield Town is located, are inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is West Springfield Town's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Hampden County, where West Springfield Town is located, scoring 95.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is West Springfield Town a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — West Springfield Town 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 Hampden County.
Has West Springfield Town had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 111 hail, 145 inland flooding events within 25 miles of West Springfield Town since 2016.