Natural Disasters in Birdseye, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 87.5 |
| Strong Wind | 87.4 |
| Winter Weather | 73.7 |
| Ice Storm | 64.0 |
| Heat Wave | 63.5 |
| Hail | 61.5 |
| Drought | 61.1 |
| Tornado | 58.7 |
| Landslide | 45.7 |
| Lightning | 40.7 |
| Cold Wave | 38.6 |
| Hurricane | 31.6 |
| Wildfire | 16.8 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$381,085
Avg Claim Payout
$22,417
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,218,700
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
88
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $445,743 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $227,833 |
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $129,071 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 5 | $118,746 |
| DR-1418 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $113,518 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 6 | $95,667 |
| DR-1542 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $88,123 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$43,552
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $43,552 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Birdseye has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,218,700 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.