Natural Disasters in Lyons, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
42.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.5 |
| Strong Wind | 78.1 |
| Earthquake | 75.3 |
| Tornado | 63.5 |
| Winter Weather | 62.0 |
| Heat Wave | 59.7 |
| Drought | 57.3 |
| Hail | 54.3 |
| Ice Storm | 52.1 |
| Cold Wave | 32.7 |
| Lightning | 29.4 |
| Hurricane | 25.7 |
| Wildfire | 8.4 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 22, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
188
Total IA Distributed
$845,757
Repair/Replace
$458,253
Rental Assistance
$53,580
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1795 | 1 | N/A | $1,386 |
| DR-1766 | 114 | $500,380 | $7,293 |
| DR-4515 | 40 | $223,643 | — |
| DR-1573 | 22 | $111,620 | $7,617 |
| DR-1520 | 7 | $4,503 | $995 |
| DR-1487 | 1 | $4,307 | $4,307 |
| DR-1832 | 3 | $1,305 | $435 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$140,973
Avg Claim Payout
$14,097
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,350,489
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
102
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $779,869 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $181,931 |
| DR-4882 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $152,555 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $55,444 |
| DR-1520 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $52,095 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 3 | $43,965 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 3 | $30,027 |
| DR-4704 | Tornado | 2 | $28,328 |
| DR-1542 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $18,364 |
| DR-1418 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $7,911 |
Lyons has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,350,489 in public assistance recovery funding. $845,757 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.