Natural Disasters in Matthews, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 88.8 |
| Hail | 84.2 |
| Earthquake | 78.2 |
| Heat Wave | 76.6 |
| Winter Weather | 67.3 |
| Strong Wind | 66.2 |
| Drought | 62.6 |
| Cold Wave | 55.9 |
| Lightning | 48.7 |
| Ice Storm | 43.4 |
| Landslide | 41.3 |
| Hurricane | 32.2 |
| Wildfire | 15.6 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Sep 18, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
135
Total Claims Paid
$1,705,144
Avg Claim Payout
$12,631
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$794,689
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $327,817 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 5 | $238,921 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 10 | $129,058 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 6 | $64,243 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 4 | $34,651 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$219,858
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $219,858 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Matthews has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, earthquake. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 135 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $794,689 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.