Natural Disasters in Burlington, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 59.9 |
| Hail | 53.4 |
| Cold Wave | 53.0 |
| Landslide | 48.2 |
| Earthquake | 47.1 |
| Tornado | 42.6 |
| Strong Wind | 39.2 |
| Heat Wave | 36.3 |
| Winter Weather | 35.1 |
| Hurricane | 30.0 |
| Ice Storm | 18.6 |
| Lightning | 14.6 |
| Wildfire | 7.2 |
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
5 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, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
204
Total IA Distributed
$456,582
Repair/Replace
$315,394
Rental Assistance
$58,293
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4363 | 15 | N/A | — |
| DR-1832 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1476 | 148 | $398,864 | $3,086 |
| DR-1573 | 17 | $25,011 | $1,250 |
| DR-4515 | 4 | $22,216 | — |
| DR-1740 | 4 | $6,656 | $820 |
| DR-1520 | 3 | $3,656 | $695 |
| DR-4704 | 11 | $178 | $2,193 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
501
Total Claims Paid
$17,327,682
Avg Claim Payout
$34,586
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$706,792
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
48
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1740 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $295,249 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $273,337 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 5 | $43,855 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 2 | $43,146 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 3 | $26,217 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 3 | $24,987 |
Burlington has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, cold wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 501 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $706,792 in public assistance recovery funding. $456,582 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.