Indiana Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (IN) | HomeRiskMap

Indiana is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Indiana are flooding, tornadoes, winter storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Indiana is coordinated by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Indiana

Flooding Indiana faces a significant flood risk, with a hazard level of 4 out of 5, driven by its many rivers, flat terrain, and seasonal heavy… High Tornadoes Indiana has a significant tornado risk, rated level 4 out of 5. Tornadoes occur here mainly in spring and early summer, though they can… High Winter Storms Indiana faces a high risk (level 4 of 5) from winter storms, including heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold. These events can disrupt… High Severe Storms Indiana faces a relatively high risk of severe storms, including tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and lightning. These storms most… High Extreme Heat Extreme heat is a significant hazard in Indiana, particularly during the summer months when high temperatures combine with humidity to… Moderate Earthquakes Indiana has a low to moderate earthquake risk, rated level 2 out of 5, with most seismic activity occurring in the southern part of the… Low Drought Indiana faces a moderate drought risk, rated 2 out of 5 on the national hazard scale. While the state typically receives ample rainfall,… Low Hurricanes Indiana is rated level 1 of 5 for hurricane risk because it is far from the coast, but the state can still feel the effects of tropical… Very Low Wildfires Indiana is rated Level 1 of 5 for wildfire risk, meaning the hazard is very low compared to most states. However, wildfires can and do… Very Low Landslides Indiana has a low landslide risk (Level 1 of 5), but localized slope failures can occur, particularly in southern river bluffs and hills.… Very Low