7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $20M from this hazard type
- 5 events on record in proximity
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 4.4 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - Central Indiana, United States (2026-01-23) — 2,550,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Indianapolis is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Indianapolis Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Indianapolis
Cold Weather - Central Indiana, United States
January 18, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,890,000 people exposed; $299,513M capital exposed
Cold Weather - Central Indiana, United States
January 22, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,550,000 people exposed; $272,438M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - Central Indiana, United States
December 13, 2025 — WARNING
2,280,000 people exposed; $243,894M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - United States
October 14, 2024 — WARNING
36,700,000 people exposed; $4,694,319M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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