Natural Disasters in Scottsburg, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
22.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 72.6 |
| Earthquake | 64.1 |
| Strong Wind | 64.1 |
| Landslide | 58.3 |
| Drought | 37.9 |
| Ice Storm | 34.3 |
| Heat Wave | 31.9 |
| Lightning | 30.0 |
| Cold Wave | 29.3 |
| Hurricane | 20.0 |
| Winter Weather | 17.4 |
| Hail | 15.5 |
| Wildfire | 6.1 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLASH FLOODING |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,394
Total IA Distributed
$1,059,147
Repair/Replace
$490,074
Rental Assistance
$177,669
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4363 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4058 | 685 | $598,590 | $30,811 |
| DR-1795 | 597 | $222,648 | $13,462 |
| DR-4515 | 29 | $156,793 | — |
| DR-1520 | 54 | $64,827 | $2,077 |
| DR-1573 | 26 | $14,872 | $581 |
| DR-1766 | 1 | $1,417 | $1,417 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$73,683
Avg Claim Payout
$6,698
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$984,106
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
58
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1795 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $422,825 |
| DR-1997 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $191,862 |
| DR-1542 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $134,001 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 4 | $121,157 |
| DR-1828 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $61,048 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 3 | $28,725 |
| DR-4058 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $13,093 |
| DR-1520 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $11,396 |
Scottsburg has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, earthquake, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $984,106 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,059,147 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.