Natural Disasters in Elkhart, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 92.4 |
| Strong Wind | 87.7 |
| Cold Wave | 77.4 |
| Earthquake | 76.8 |
| Heat Wave | 75.0 |
| Tornado | 69.8 |
| Hail | 69.8 |
| Ice Storm | 47.4 |
| Winter Weather | 46.1 |
| Lightning | 36.5 |
| Landslide | 33.3 |
| Hurricane | 24.9 |
| Wildfire | 1.5 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
12
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 28, 2006 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
45
Total IA Distributed
$54,188
Repair/Replace
$9,482
Rental Assistance
$1,600
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 9 | $36,359 | — |
| DR-1633 | 36 | $17,829 | $532 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
58
Total Claims Paid
$113,428
Avg Claim Payout
$1,956
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$411,184
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 1 | $130,262 |
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 14 | $124,707 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 21 | $75,825 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 6 | $52,012 |
| DR-1633 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $28,379 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$50,107
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $50,107 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elkhart has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, cold wave. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (2 declarations). 58 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $411,184 in public assistance recovery funding. $54,188 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.