Natural Disasters in Shipshewana, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 91.6 |
| Hail | 86.7 |
| Tornado | 80.9 |
| Drought | 75.7 |
| Cold Wave | 69.8 |
| Earthquake | 60.9 |
| Lightning | 58.9 |
| Landslide | 50.6 |
| Hurricane | 48.6 |
| Winter Weather | 46.2 |
| Ice Storm | 44.8 |
| Heat Wave | 38.0 |
| Wildfire | 29.9 |
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
12
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 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 |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
25
Total IA Distributed
$55,347
Repair/Replace
$7,526
Rental Assistance
$3,604
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1527 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4515 | 6 | $35,963 | — |
| DR-4494 | 3 | $7,985 | — |
| DR-1740 | 7 | $6,339 | $740 |
| DR-4363 | 8 | $5,061 | $700 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
45
Total Claims Paid
$626,682
Avg Claim Payout
$13,926
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$728,728
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
21
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | Biological | 6 | $596,111 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $66,075 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 3 | $39,162 |
| DR-3162 | Snow | 5 | $23,487 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 2 | $3,893 |
Shipshewana has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 45 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $728,728 in public assistance recovery funding. $55,347 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.