Huntington County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 38th
Huntington County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 38.2, 38th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.07 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.27 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 1.94 / yr | $431K |
| Hail | Low | 3.73 / yr | $450K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.16 / yr | $552K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $330K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.64 / yr | $7M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $1K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.84 / yr | $803K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.47 / yr | $41K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $16K |
| Lightning | Low | 42.73 / yr | $105K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.93 / yr | $24K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| 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 Huntington County?
Huntington County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 38.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 38th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Huntington County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $431K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Huntington County compare to other Indiana counties?
Huntington County ranks #56 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. Huntington County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.