Natural Disasters in Connersville, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
33.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 68.2 |
| Landslide | 65.2 |
| Strong Wind | 59.7 |
| Earthquake | 49.2 |
| Ice Storm | 40.4 |
| Hail | 39.1 |
| Cold Wave | 35.5 |
| Drought | 33.5 |
| Lightning | 31.3 |
| Heat Wave | 26.6 |
| Winter Weather | 22.8 |
| Hurricane | 13.9 |
| Wildfire | 4.6 |
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
15
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 |
| 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 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Jul 22, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 30, 1968 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
38
Total IA Distributed
$159,223
Repair/Replace
$19,449
Rental Assistance
$2,508
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | 26 | $129,069 | — |
| DR-1573 | 11 | $28,613 | $1,461 |
| DR-1766 | 1 | $1,542 | $1,542 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$131,777
Avg Claim Payout
$8,236
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$233,059
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $76,039 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $63,532 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 3 | $50,826 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 3 | $42,663 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$13,148
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $13,148 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Connersville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $233,059 in public assistance recovery funding. $159,223 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.