Natural Disaster Risk in Elberfeld

Natural Hazard Profile: Elberfeld, Indiana

Located in the interior eastern United States in Warrick County, Elberfeld is a town of roughly 2,628 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Indiana — marked by cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Elberfeld a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Elberfeld's composite natural disaster risk at 6.0 out of 10 — high risk. Seismic activity is the dominant hazard, with the community situated in or near an active tectonic zone capable of producing damaging ground shaking. Residents should also account for wind and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Elberfeld's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.5/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by earthquake and wind, as measured by FEMA across Warrick County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Elberfeld residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for earthquake and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.