Natural Disasters in Leo-Cedarville, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
17
Public Assistance
$5.0M
Individual Assistance
$3.8M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | — | $62K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $1.7M | $3.4M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2014 | $700K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2009 | — | $63K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2008 | $489K | $99K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $413K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | $447K | $364 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | $30K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2003 | $615K | $110K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $199K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $393K | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Mar 1982 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Mar 1978 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,671
Total Claims Paid
$15,764,969
Avg Claim Payout
$9,434
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
25
Federal Funding
$6,901,779
Properties Protected
197
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 21 | $6,595,115 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $69,615 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $114,549 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $122,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Leo-Cedarville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,671 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,976,502 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,759,926 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.