Natural Disasters in Knox, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 70.7 |
| Tornado | 59.7 |
| Strong Wind | 57.8 |
| Earthquake | 41.4 |
| Heat Wave | 35.1 |
| Winter Weather | 33.7 |
| Lightning | 32.3 |
| Landslide | 27.3 |
| Hail | 24.3 |
| Hurricane | 21.1 |
| Ice Storm | 17.8 |
| Wildfire | 13.1 |
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
16
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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| 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 |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| May 8, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
158
Total IA Distributed
$380,844
Repair/Replace
$233,491
Rental Assistance
$18,452
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1740 | 103 | $212,967 | $2,338 |
| DR-4515 | 18 | $122,819 | — |
| DR-4363 | 23 | $27,584 | $1,337 |
| DR-1573 | 9 | $11,880 | $895 |
| DR-1795 | 5 | $5,594 | $2,135 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
22
Total Claims Paid
$357,189
Avg Claim Payout
$16,236
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$483,754
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
45
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1740 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $128,755 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 4 | $121,119 |
| DR-4363 | Flood | 7 | $96,258 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 5 | $39,515 |
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $35,943 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 4 | $32,775 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $26,733 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 1 | $2,656 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$214,070
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $214,070 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Knox has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 22 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $483,754 in public assistance recovery funding. $380,844 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.