Natural Disaster Risk in New Palestine
Indiana
Risk Summary for New Palestine
New Palestine scores 5.1/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: New Palestine, Indiana
New Palestine, in Hancock County, is a city of approximately 14,498 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 New Palestine residents and property owners must navigate.
New Palestine's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Secondary hazards include earthquake and hail.
Within Indiana, New Palestine's risk is, slightly below the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Hancock County identifies tornado as the foremost hazard, followed by earthquake and hail. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, New Palestine 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 tornado is recommended.
What this means for New Palestine: Tornado preparedness
- Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
Local Factors for New Palestine
These city-level factors differentiate New Palestine from other communities in Hancock County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
14,498
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 39.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 1.7/10
Coordinates
39.7287° N, 85.9043° W
Hancock County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for New Palestine
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.