Natural Disasters in Onward, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.5
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
15
Public Assistance
$682K
Individual Assistance
$918K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $21K | $385K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2008 | $197K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $73K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | — | $16K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | $156K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2003 | $279K | $362K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $40K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $72K | — |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Mar 1991 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Feb 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Tornadoes & Severe Storms → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
63
Total Claims Paid
$840,669
Avg Claim Payout
$13,344
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Onward has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, cold wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 63 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $681,635 in public assistance recovery funding. $917,950 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.