Natural Disasters in Kimmell, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 81.6 |
| Tornado | 74.5 |
| Hail | 74.1 |
| Drought | 69.5 |
| Landslide | 58.7 |
| Cold Wave | 58.6 |
| Earthquake | 54.5 |
| Lightning | 45.9 |
| Winter Weather | 42.4 |
| Ice Storm | 38.5 |
| Hurricane | 30.4 |
| Heat Wave | 28.5 |
| Wildfire | 16.6 |
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
7 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 18, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
222
Total Claims Paid
$2,718,559
Avg Claim Payout
$12,246
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,031,446
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
49
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | Biological | 3 | $646,099 |
| DR-1740 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $129,043 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $106,461 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 7 | $60,962 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 10 | $47,516 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 8 | $41,366 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$30,000
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $30,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kimmell has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 222 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,031,446 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.