Natural Disasters in Amboy, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 73.4 |
| Hail | 70.3 |
| Drought | 70.0 |
| Cold Wave | 65.1 |
| Tornado | 59.2 |
| Winter Weather | 55.1 |
| Earthquake | 54.9 |
| Landslide | 51.6 |
| Heat Wave | 51.5 |
| Lightning | 36.1 |
| Hurricane | 33.3 |
| Ice Storm | 25.7 |
| Wildfire | 9.1 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Jul 22, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
177
Total IA Distributed
$322,415
Repair/Replace
$190,960
Rental Assistance
$28,533
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1520 | 3 | N/A | — |
| DR-4704 | 58 | $127,635 | $2,549 |
| DR-1476 | 57 | $83,805 | $1,474 |
| DR-4515 | 15 | $74,588 | — |
| DR-1573 | 37 | $34,030 | $1,155 |
| DR-1487 | 1 | $1,231 | $1,231 |
| DR-1766 | 6 | $1,128 | $564 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
29
Total Claims Paid
$196,464
Avg Claim Payout
$6,775
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$441,814
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1520 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $210,925 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $124,266 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 1 | $32,039 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 6 | $27,173 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 4 | $26,966 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 4 | $20,445 |
Amboy has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, drought. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 29 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $441,814 in public assistance recovery funding. $322,415 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.