Natural Disasters in Rising Sun, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 82.9 |
| Strong Wind | 43.9 |
| Tornado | 34.5 |
| Earthquake | 25.5 |
| Drought | 22.7 |
| Cold Wave | 19.1 |
| Ice Storm | 18.5 |
| Lightning | 13.0 |
| Heat Wave | 11.8 |
| Hurricane | 7.1 |
| Winter Weather | 5.8 |
| Hail | 4.6 |
| Wildfire | 0.9 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND |
| 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 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Mar 6, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Sep 18, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jul 30, 1968 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
338
Total IA Distributed
$272,855
Repair/Replace
$102,157
Rental Assistance
$12,876
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4663 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4497 | 20 | $114,774 | — |
| DR-4363 | 42 | $99,159 | $2,883 |
| DR-1795 | 250 | $22,506 | $413 |
| DR-1766 | 17 | $16,780 | $1,565 |
| DR-4515 | 4 | $13,649 | — |
| DR-1520 | 2 | $5,100 | $6,764 |
| DR-1573 | 2 | $887 | $444 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$110,874
Avg Claim Payout
$6,522
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,371,994
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1418 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $788,337 |
| DR-4363 | Flood | 6 | $374,802 |
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $92,586 |
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $76,127 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 1 | $19,401 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $12,401 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 1 | $8,340 |
Rising Sun has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,371,994 in public assistance recovery funding. $272,855 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.