Natural Disasters in Scipio, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.5
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
17
Public Assistance
$420K
Individual Assistance
$240K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $12K | $98K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and → | Severe Storm | Jun 2011 | $77K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2009 | $151K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2008 | $80K | $82K |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jun 2008 | $21K | $45K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | — | $6K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2005 | $78K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | $8K |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Flood | Apr 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 1990 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Feb 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1968 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$102,223
Avg Claim Payout
$11,358
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Scipio has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $419,552 in public assistance recovery funding. $239,797 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.