Natural Disasters in Greensburg, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
23.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 62.2 |
| Tornado | 59.5 |
| Earthquake | 59.2 |
| Landslide | 55.5 |
| Strong Wind | 44.2 |
| Ice Storm | 43.1 |
| Drought | 42.7 |
| Hail | 34.2 |
| Cold Wave | 26.2 |
| Heat Wave | 20.8 |
| Hurricane | 18.9 |
| Winter Weather | 14.1 |
| Wildfire | 6.8 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 |
| Sep 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
218
Total IA Distributed
$774,423
Repair/Replace
$289,143
Rental Assistance
$40,822
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | 160 | $400,342 | $6,054 |
| DR-4515 | 57 | $373,640 | — |
| DR-1520 | 1 | $441 | $441 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
29
Total Claims Paid
$830,733
Avg Claim Payout
$28,646
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$547,642
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $291,060 |
| DR-4882 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $153,528 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 3 | $45,297 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $45,103 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 1 | $12,653 |
Greensburg has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 29 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $547,642 in public assistance recovery funding. $774,423 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.