Natural Disaster Risk in Lewis

Natural Hazard Profile: Lewis, Indiana

Located in the interior eastern United States in Clay County, Lewis is a small community of about 946. 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 Lewis a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Lewis's composite natural disaster risk at 5.4 out of 10 — moderate 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 winter risk in their preparedness planning.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Lewis 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 earthquake is recommended.