Natural Disaster Risk in Crothersville

Natural Hazard Profile: Crothersville, Indiana

Crothersville, in Jackson County, is a town of roughly 2,965 residents situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather, and in particular spring tornado risk across the state. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Crothersville residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Crothersville carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, placing it in the moderate category. High-wind events from severe thunderstorms and derechos are the leading hazard, with damaging gusts capable of downing trees and causing widespread structural damage. The area also faces notable exposure to tornado and earthquake.

Within Indiana, Crothersville's risk is, near the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Jackson County identifies wind as the foremost hazard, followed by tornado and earthquake. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Crothersville residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for wind is recommended.