Natural Disasters in Brook, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 60.4 |
| Earthquake | 44.8 |
| Hail | 38.8 |
| Strong Wind | 33.0 |
| Tornado | 32.5 |
| Landslide | 28.8 |
| Heat Wave | 27.6 |
| Hurricane | 16.4 |
| Ice Storm | 12.3 |
| Wildfire | 10.3 |
| Lightning | 10.0 |
| Winter Weather | 3.6 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 8, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
42
Total Claims Paid
$422,360
Avg Claim Payout
$10,056
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$937,699
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1740 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $594,215 |
| DR-4363 | Flood | 7 | $111,810 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $48,466 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $37,141 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 6 | $33,103 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 1 | $32,299 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $32,202 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 5 | $30,774 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 4 | $17,689 |
Brook has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, earthquake, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $937,699 in public assistance recovery funding.