Natural Disasters in Brownstown, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 84.7 |
| Tornado | 83.2 |
| Earthquake | 74.7 |
| Drought | 55.5 |
| Lightning | 50.8 |
| Ice Storm | 50.1 |
| Heat Wave | 47.3 |
| Winter Weather | 42.0 |
| Cold Wave | 36.5 |
| Hail | 30.3 |
| Landslide | 23.7 |
| Hurricane | 23.3 |
| Wildfire | 8.3 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLASH FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
95
Total Claims Paid
$1,045,051
Avg Claim Payout
$11,001
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,038,931
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
73
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $713,128 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $544,647 |
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $341,719 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $207,717 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 6 | $89,021 |
| DR-1418 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $88,418 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 2 | $54,281 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$1,030,196
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.30
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $14,300 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $1,015,896 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brownstown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 95 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,038,931 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.