Natural Disasters in Tipton, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 49.5 |
| Earthquake | 45.3 |
| Tornado | 42.2 |
| Hail | 33.8 |
| Heat Wave | 28.5 |
| Cold Wave | 25.2 |
| Strong Wind | 24.7 |
| Winter Weather | 24.5 |
| Ice Storm | 20.3 |
| Hurricane | 14.2 |
| Landslide | 9.4 |
| Lightning | 4.5 |
| Wildfire | 1.4 |
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
15
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
251
Total IA Distributed
$723,931
Repair/Replace
$313,694
Rental Assistance
$87,418
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4586 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1476 | 159 | $509,949 | $5,418 |
| DR-4515 | 33 | $175,163 | — |
| DR-1573 | 49 | $35,530 | $1,295 |
| DR-1520 | 6 | $2,273 | $698 |
| DR-1766 | 3 | $1,017 | $259 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
97
Total Claims Paid
$1,601,953
Avg Claim Payout
$16,515
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$410,315
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
35
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1573 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $209,082 |
| DR-1476 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $61,030 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $47,138 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 5 | $43,072 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 3 | $31,702 |
| DR-4515 | Biological | 1 | $18,292 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,228,100
Properties Protected
18
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.61
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $652,811 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $575,289 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tipton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 97 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $410,315 in public assistance recovery funding. $723,931 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.