Natural Disasters in Lizton, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
86.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 89.5 |
| Hail | 89.0 |
| Tornado | 87.0 |
| Earthquake | 82.1 |
| Cold Wave | 77.2 |
| Strong Wind | 76.7 |
| Heat Wave | 75.9 |
| Ice Storm | 58.4 |
| Lightning | 58.3 |
| Drought | 56.1 |
| Landslide | 44.8 |
| Hurricane | 12.3 |
| Wildfire | 10.7 |
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
13
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
77
Total Claims Paid
$695,619
Avg Claim Payout
$9,034
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,582,978
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
74
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | Biological | 9 | $605,603 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $356,186 |
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $320,349 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 13 | $210,756 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 10 | $90,084 |
Lizton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, tornado. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 77 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,582,978 in public assistance recovery funding.