Natural Disasters in Terre Haute, 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)
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
16
Public Assistance
$4.6M
Individual Assistance
$11.9M
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 | $947K | $2.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2014 | $169K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jun 2008 | $2.9M | $9.5M |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | $336K | $233K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2003 | — | $79K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2002 | $202K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $140K | — |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1998 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Flood | Apr 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1979 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Feb 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
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.
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.
Terre Haute 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. $11,907,026 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 11 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.