Natural Disasters in Cadiz, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 80.7 |
| Earthquake | 67.4 |
| Hail | 63.9 |
| Ice Storm | 55.1 |
| Winter Weather | 50.9 |
| Landslide | 48.0 |
| Lightning | 45.1 |
| Strong Wind | 40.0 |
| Drought | 39.0 |
| Heat Wave | 26.6 |
| Cold Wave | 24.2 |
| Hurricane | 20.6 |
| Wildfire | 9.1 |
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
6 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 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$99,330
Avg Claim Payout
$6,208
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$963,792
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
104
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 72 | $497,310 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 5 | $163,689 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 7 | $97,630 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $85,672 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 7 | $56,321 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 4 | $53,536 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $9,634 |
Cadiz has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, earthquake, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $963,792 in public assistance recovery funding.