Natural Disasters in Ashley, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
15
Public Assistance
$1.6M
Individual Assistance
$62K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $1.3M | $53K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2009 | — | $8K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2008 | $245K | $173 |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $27K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | $881 |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $18K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $43K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 1992 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Mar 1982 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
67
Total Claims Paid
$1,549,656
Avg Claim Payout
$23,129
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$309,228
Properties Protected
13
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.21
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $55,001 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $254,227 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ashley has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 67 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,600,658 in public assistance recovery funding. $62,120 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.