Natural Disasters in Montmorenci, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.6 |
| Winter Weather | 95.3 |
| Hail | 92.7 |
| Heat Wave | 85.9 |
| Strong Wind | 85.2 |
| Tornado | 83.3 |
| Earthquake | 80.3 |
| Landslide | 67.9 |
| Lightning | 66.0 |
| Ice Storm | 63.0 |
| Drought | 56.5 |
| Hurricane | 43.6 |
| Wildfire | 29.0 |
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
14
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 |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
217
Total Claims Paid
$3,224,348
Avg Claim Payout
$14,859
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,372,121
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1520 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $419,372 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 2 | $333,039 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 9 | $218,722 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 7 | $169,477 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $121,842 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $109,668 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$401,045
Properties Protected
6
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.34
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $401,045 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan); 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Montmorenci has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, hail. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 217 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,372,121 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.