Natural Disasters in Francesville, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 56.9 |
| Hail | 44.8 |
| Earthquake | 42.9 |
| Ice Storm | 40.0 |
| Landslide | 34.8 |
| Tornado | 34.6 |
| Strong Wind | 33.6 |
| Hurricane | 31.1 |
| Heat Wave | 30.3 |
| Winter Weather | 19.1 |
| Drought | 18.6 |
| Lightning | 16.3 |
| Wildfire | 1.9 |
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 |
| 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 |
| May 8, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
184
Total IA Distributed
$387,065
Repair/Replace
$259,321
Rental Assistance
$36,876
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1573 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1740 | 95 | $230,854 | $2,887 |
| DR-1832 | 21 | $48,072 | $1,879 |
| DR-4515 | 4 | $34,017 | — |
| DR-4704 | 43 | $30,428 | $1,052 |
| DR-1476 | 17 | $28,986 | $2,193 |
| DR-4363 | 2 | $14,708 | $7,032 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
172
Total Claims Paid
$2,635,454
Avg Claim Payout
$15,322
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$358,159
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1740 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $256,609 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 3 | $28,811 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 2 | $23,582 |
| DR-4363 | Flood | 3 | $19,911 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 3 | $18,907 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 2 | $10,339 |
Francesville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, earthquake. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $358,159 in public assistance recovery funding. $387,065 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.