Natural Disasters in Kouts, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 94.4 |
| Cold Wave | 93.8 |
| Strong Wind | 91.2 |
| Winter Weather | 73.2 |
| Heat Wave | 70.4 |
| Earthquake | 69.4 |
| Wildfire | 60.5 |
| Lightning | 56.8 |
| Landslide | 54.4 |
| Ice Storm | 47.5 |
| Hail | 31.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 27.4 |
| Hurricane | 13.2 |
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 |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 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 |
| 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 |
| May 8, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 18, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
529
Total IA Distributed
$1,642,769
Repair/Replace
$685,079
Rental Assistance
$57,211
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | 173 | $867,196 | — |
| DR-1795 | 285 | $655,953 | $3,338 |
| DR-1476 | 33 | $71,287 | $1,314 |
| DR-4363 | 16 | $21,430 | $3,151 |
| DR-1740 | 8 | $12,029 | $2,249 |
| DR-1573 | 5 | $7,511 | $886 |
| DR-1832 | 9 | $7,363 | $1,356 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
186
Total Claims Paid
$2,281,831
Avg Claim Payout
$12,268
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,225,246
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
129
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $1,427,257 |
| DR-4363 | Flood | 10 | $647,588 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 7 | $585,582 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 15 | $198,517 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 12 | $187,489 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 10 | $178,814 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$20,250
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $0 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $20,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kouts has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, strong wind. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 186 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,225,246 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,642,769 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.