Grant County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 69th
Grant County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 69.4, 69th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $23M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | Medium | 0.33 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | Medium | 4.47 / yr | $917K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.26 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.50 / yr | $12M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 9.74 / yr | $97K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.23 / yr | $707K |
| Drought | Low | 1.70 / yr | $270K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.84 / yr | $971K |
| Lightning | Low | 43.86 / yr | $183K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.77 / yr | $51K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $587 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $14K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| 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 Grant County?
Grant County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 69.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 69th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Grant County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Medium, $5M EAL), Hail (Medium, $917K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Grant County compare to other Indiana counties?
Grant County ranks #21 of 92 Indiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Grant County's $23M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.