Natural Disasters in Nappanee, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
79.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
17
Public Assistance
$1.3M
Individual Assistance
$1.0M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $178K | $848K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | May 2018 | — | $110K |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2014 | $185K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2009 | — | $2K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2008 | $425K | $46K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $88K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | — | $1K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2003 | $176K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $123K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $135K | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Feb 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
377
Total Claims Paid
$4,444,581
Avg Claim Payout
$11,789
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$137,656
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $137,656 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Nappanee has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 377 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,309,606 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,007,024 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.