Natural Disaster Risk in Delaware County
Indiana
6.1out of 10
Risk Summary for Delaware County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Tornado Hail Earthquake
All 18 Hazard Scores
Tornado 9.2
Hail 8.8
Earthquake 8.5
Lightning 7.9
Winter Weather 7.8
Strong Wind 7.0
Ice Storm 6.3
Cold Wave 5.6
Hurricane 5.4
Tsunami 5.4
Drought 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Extreme Heat 4.4
Landslide 4.2
Wildfire 3.2
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Delaware County 6.1
Indiana avg. 5.5
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Delaware County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.