Natural Hazard Risks in Indianapolis, IN
Population: 888K · Indiana
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Indianapolis faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from tornados (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Indianapolis, IN.
Hazard Risk Overview
Tornado Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $39M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
High Wind Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $7M from this hazard type
- •5 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $163M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $27M from this hazard type
- •6 events on record in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $20M from this hazard type
- •18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Indianapolis risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Indianapolis, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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