Natural Disasters in St. Mary of the Woods, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 94.9 |
| Winter Weather | 92.7 |
| Earthquake | 91.4 |
| Hail | 87.2 |
| Cold Wave | 84.7 |
| Tornado | 83.2 |
| Heat Wave | 83.2 |
| Ice Storm | 72.8 |
| Landslide | 70.5 |
| Lightning | 60.8 |
| Drought | 56.8 |
| Hurricane | 42.4 |
| Wildfire | 27.0 |
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
16
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Jul 22, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Sep 9, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
660
Total Claims Paid
$17,297,152
Avg Claim Payout
$26,208
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,649,972
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
171
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 114 | $2,855,859 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 4 | $947,051 |
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $336,462 |
| DR-1418 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $201,669 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $169,015 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 4 | $139,917 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
11
Federal Funding
$304,064
Properties Protected
106
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 9 | $203,840 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $100,224 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
St. Mary of the Woods has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, earthquake. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 660 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,649,972 in public assistance recovery funding. 11 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.