Ripley County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Ripley County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 46.8, 47th 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 | 4.76 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $4M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.24 / yr | $8K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $587K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 3.21 / yr | $7M |
| Drought | Low | 3.03 / yr | $156K |
| Lightning | Low | 49.57 / yr | $232K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.62 / yr | $78K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.32 / yr | $684K |
| Hail | Low | 4.35 / yr | $159K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.32 / yr | $154K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $13K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 10.58 / yr | $26K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Ripley County?
Ripley County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Ripley County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $4M EAL), Landslide (Low, $8K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Ripley County compare to other Indiana counties?
Ripley County ranks #38 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. Ripley County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.