Natural Disaster Risk in Tyner

Natural Hazard Profile: Tyner, Indiana

Tyner, in Marshall County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the Great Lakes region. 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 Tyner residents and property owners must navigate.

Tyner's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Secondary hazards include cold wave and hail.

Within Indiana, Tyner'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 Marshall County identifies lightning as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and hail. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Tyner 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 lightning is recommended.