Natural Disasters in Long Beach, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 94.2 |
| Tornado | 92.6 |
| Hail | 83.7 |
| Winter Weather | 77.3 |
| Strong Wind | 71.2 |
| Earthquake | 70.0 |
| Heat Wave | 67.6 |
| Lightning | 67.5 |
| Landslide | 56.3 |
| Ice Storm | 46.5 |
| Wildfire | 35.2 |
| Coastal Flood | 29.0 |
| Hurricane | 27.0 |
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
17
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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 20, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
143
Total Claims Paid
$817,184
Avg Claim Payout
$5,715
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,078,912
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
31
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4363 | Flood | 10 | $537,515 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 6 | $268,869 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 3 | $104,718 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $62,159 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 2 | $57,527 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 3 | $48,125 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$437,850
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.82
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $0 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $437,850 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Long Beach has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,078,912 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.