Natural Disasters in Batesville, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
45.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 81.3 |
| Tornado | 79.5 |
| Landslide | 74.7 |
| Earthquake | 65.4 |
| Drought | 51.8 |
| Lightning | 51.2 |
| Ice Storm | 48.9 |
| Cold Wave | 42.3 |
| Hail | 38.1 |
| Heat Wave | 33.3 |
| Hurricane | 29.4 |
| Winter Weather | 28.2 |
| Wildfire | 8.0 |
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
16
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 9, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| Mar 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 30, 1968 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$112,856
Avg Claim Payout
$6,270
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,531,593
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
66
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $921,771 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $221,689 |
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $204,274 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 6 | $70,681 |
| DR-4058 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $56,798 |
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $56,379 |
Batesville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, landslide. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,531,593 in public assistance recovery funding.