Tippecanoe County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 82th
Tippecanoe County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 81.8, 82th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $49M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 3.68 / yr | $14M |
| Winter Weather | High | 9.53 / yr | $754K |
| Hail | Medium | 3.62 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 4.58 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | High | 4.72 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.41 / yr | $5M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 4.14 / yr | $21M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.11 / yr | $5K |
| Lightning | Medium | 45.83 / yr | $459K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.78 / yr | $164K |
| Drought | Low | 1.07 / yr | $240K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $44K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| 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 Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 82th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tippecanoe County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $14M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $754K EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tippecanoe County compare to other Indiana counties?
Tippecanoe County ranks #9 of 92 Indiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Tippecanoe County's $49M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.