Natural Disasters in Mitchell, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 79.9 |
| Earthquake | 75.7 |
| Tornado | 74.3 |
| Winter Weather | 69.4 |
| Heat Wave | 62.3 |
| Ice Storm | 52.9 |
| Drought | 47.7 |
| Landslide | 39.8 |
| Hail | 39.3 |
| Lightning | 39.3 |
| Cold Wave | 30.1 |
| Wildfire | 15.6 |
| Hurricane | 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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 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 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLASH FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$1,030,564
Avg Claim Payout
$23,967
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,067,922
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $249,473 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $214,652 |
| DR-4882 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $210,717 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $167,567 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 9 | $113,565 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $111,947 |
Mitchell has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,067,922 in public assistance recovery funding.