Natural Disasters in Hillsboro, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 67.8 |
| Cold Wave | 67.3 |
| Drought | 62.5 |
| Strong Wind | 57.8 |
| Landslide | 56.7 |
| Earthquake | 54.7 |
| Winter Weather | 53.8 |
| Hail | 49.8 |
| Heat Wave | 37.7 |
| Tornado | 36.9 |
| Hurricane | 29.1 |
| Ice Storm | 24.0 |
| Wildfire | 6.5 |
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
11
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
11
Total IA Distributed
$77,279
Repair/Replace
$4,408
Rental Assistance
$2,190
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | 7 | $70,329 | — |
| DR-1573 | 3 | $4,093 | $951 |
| DR-1520 | 1 | $2,857 | $2,857 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$33,651
Avg Claim Payout
$4,807
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$275,984
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
53
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $96,750 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $58,406 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 4 | $43,945 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 7 | $39,486 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 3 | $27,150 |
| DR-1520 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $10,247 |
Hillsboro has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, cold wave, drought. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $275,984 in public assistance recovery funding. $77,279 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.