Natural Disasters in Milroy, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 54.8 |
| Earthquake | 53.4 |
| Drought | 48.5 |
| Ice Storm | 38.8 |
| Landslide | 37.2 |
| Hail | 34.2 |
| Strong Wind | 26.1 |
| Cold Wave | 24.4 |
| Lightning | 23.3 |
| Winter Weather | 22.7 |
| Hurricane | 19.9 |
| Heat Wave | 15.9 |
| Wildfire | 1.2 |
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
15
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 |
| Sep 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| 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 |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$97,165
Avg Claim Payout
$5,114
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$534,222
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
32
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $401,343 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 6 | $46,253 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 5 | $36,802 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $29,611 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $20,213 |
Milroy has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, earthquake, drought. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $534,222 in public assistance recovery funding.