Natural Disasters in Decatur, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
41.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 85.7 |
| Tornado | 75.9 |
| Heat Wave | 65.4 |
| Earthquake | 62.9 |
| Hail | 57.4 |
| Cold Wave | 46.4 |
| Lightning | 40.3 |
| Hurricane | 39.8 |
| Ice Storm | 32.2 |
| Landslide | 32.2 |
| Winter Weather | 30.7 |
| Wildfire | 10.4 |
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
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 18, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
119
Total Claims Paid
$1,305,908
Avg Claim Payout
$10,974
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$989,190
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
73
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $650,459 |
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $116,888 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 7 | $65,179 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 8 | $50,618 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 8 | $47,298 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $37,030 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 6 | $21,718 |
Decatur has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 119 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $989,190 in public assistance recovery funding.