Natural Disasters in Georgetown, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 94.0 |
| Tornado | 92.2 |
| Cold Wave | 83.6 |
| Winter Weather | 82.5 |
| Earthquake | 77.7 |
| Lightning | 70.9 |
| Ice Storm | 69.2 |
| Heat Wave | 61.2 |
| Hail | 37.2 |
| Landslide | 28.8 |
| Drought | 24.8 |
| Wildfire | 19.3 |
| Hurricane | 9.8 |
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
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| Mar 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 6, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
6,614
Total IA Distributed
$9,259,498
Repair/Replace
$3,827,251
Rental Assistance
$1,393,063
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1855 | 4,605 | $6,561,964 | $1,564 |
| DR-4515 | 273 | $1,715,323 | — |
| DR-4864 | 85 | $181,714 | $2,234 |
| DR-4782 | 78 | $148,259 | $3,892 |
| DR-4363 | 90 | $143,032 | $1,545 |
| DR-4497 | 28 | $129,785 | — |
| DR-1520 | 137 | $108,083 | $1,534 |
| DR-1976 | 37 | $98,687 | $1,668 |
| DR-1795 | 1,174 | $75,635 | $245 |
| DR-4217 | 38 | $55,079 | $1,341 |
Showing top 10 of 13 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
233
Total Claims Paid
$4,400,775
Avg Claim Payout
$18,887
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,801,662
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
146
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | Biological | 36 | $11,417,778 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $1,583,925 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $1,316,650 |
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $873,075 |
| DR-4363 | Flood | 8 | $284,389 |
| DR-4882 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $165,044 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 3 | $82,859 |
| DR-1520 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $77,942 |
Georgetown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 233 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,801,662 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,259,498 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.