Noble County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 44th
Noble County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 44.2, 44th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and tornado 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 | Medium | 5.20 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.25 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | Medium | 3.36 / yr | $628K |
| Drought | Medium | 1.94 / yr | $474K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.58 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $327K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.11 / yr | $6M |
| Lightning | Low | 39.42 / yr | $189K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.89 / yr | $46K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.43 / yr | $46K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $14K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.47 / yr | $115K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5K |
| 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 Noble County?
Noble County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 44th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Noble County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL), Hail (Medium, $628K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Noble County compare to other Indiana counties?
Noble County ranks #42 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. Noble County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.