Natural Hazard Risks in Indianapolis, IN
Population: 888K · Indiana
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
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •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
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 2
- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $7M from this hazard type
- •2 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •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 HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •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 HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $20M from this hazard type
- •15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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