LaGrange County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 62th
LaGrange County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 62.4, 62th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 5.07 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Medium | 2.91 / yr | $750K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.19 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 1.88 / yr | $398K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 3.16 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.14 / yr | $6M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $262K |
| Lightning | Medium | 38.58 / yr | $177K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $770 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $35K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 13.11 / yr | $31K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.23 / yr | $37K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.95 / yr | $115K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K |
| 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 LaGrange County?
LaGrange County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 62th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in LaGrange County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $1M EAL), Hail (Medium, $750K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does LaGrange County compare to other Indiana counties?
LaGrange County ranks #26 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. LaGrange County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.