Natural Disasters in Grabill, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 97.6 |
| Tornado | 97.5 |
| Winter Weather | 89.6 |
| Hail | 89.0 |
| Earthquake | 84.9 |
| Lightning | 83.9 |
| Cold Wave | 82.0 |
| Ice Storm | 76.5 |
| Heat Wave | 72.5 |
| Drought | 57.0 |
| Landslide | 54.0 |
| Hurricane | 43.8 |
| Wildfire | 39.1 |
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
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 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,671
Total Claims Paid
$15,764,969
Avg Claim Payout
$9,434
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,976,502
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
124
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | Biological | 11 | $1,720,709 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $700,256 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $615,086 |
| DR-1740 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $488,529 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $447,466 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 17 | $412,525 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 12 | $392,823 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 16 | $199,108 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
25
Federal Funding
$6,901,779
Properties Protected
197
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 21 | $6,595,115 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $69,615 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $114,549 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $122,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Grabill has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,671 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,976,502 in public assistance recovery funding. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.