Vermillion County
Indiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 23th
Vermillion County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.4, 23th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $577K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.47 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2K |
| Drought | Low | 2.15 / yr | $241K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.47 / yr | $72K |
| Hail | Low | 2.99 / yr | $243K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.20 / yr | $409K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.22 / yr | $784K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.68 / yr | $196K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.12 / yr | $43K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 3.89 / yr | $4M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $12K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 48.08 / yr | $54K |
| 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 Vermillion County?
Vermillion County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 23th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Vermillion County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $577K EAL), Cold Wave (Low, $1M EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $2K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Vermillion County compare to other Indiana counties?
Vermillion County ranks #72 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. Vermillion County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.