Crawford County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Crawford County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.8, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | Low | 0.23 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $1K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $224K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.71 / yr | $390K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.47 / yr | $41K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.89 / yr | $187K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.68 / yr | $42K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.71 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.50 / yr | $82K |
| Drought | Very Low | 3.70 / yr | $12K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.32 / yr | $222K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 51.00 / yr | $55K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Crawford County?
Crawford County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 26th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Crawford County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Low, $1M EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $1K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $224K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Crawford County compare to other Indiana counties?
Crawford County ranks #69 of 92 Indiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Crawford County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.