Rush County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 16th
Rush County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 15.8, 16th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | Low | 0.29 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $354K |
| Drought | Low | 1.91 / yr | $140K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.85 / yr | $53K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $585 |
| Hail | Low | 4.48 / yr | $152K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $4M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.14 / yr | $270K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.79 / yr | $335K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 47.39 / yr | $86K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 9.05 / yr | $22K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.53 / yr | $44K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $533 |
| 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 Rush County?
Rush County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 15.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 16th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Rush County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Low, $2M EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $354K EAL), Drought (Low, $140K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Rush County compare to other Indiana counties?
Rush County ranks #82 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. Rush County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.