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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 46310

Demotte, Indiana

4.6out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 46310

ZIP 46310 scores 4.6/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Cold Wave.

Top Hazards

Cold Wave Strong Wind Hail

All 18 Hazard Scores

Cold Wave
7.4
Strong Wind
6.3
Hail
6.0
Earthquake
5.8
Tsunami
5.4
Tornado
5.3
Hurricane
5.1
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Extreme Heat
4.9
Landslide
4.9
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Ice Storm
3.4
Lightning
3.0
Wildfire
2.9
Drought
1.7
Winter Weather
1.7
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 46310
4.6
Indiana avg.
5.5
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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: ZIP 46310, Indiana

ZIP 46310 in Demotte sits in the Great Lakes region. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather, and notably spring tornado risk across the state. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 46310 carries an overall risk score of 4.6/10, placing it in the moderate category. Arctic air outbreaks are the leading natural hazard, with temperature plunges to dangerous lows capable of causing hypothermia and widespread infrastructure failures. The area also faces notable exposure to wind and hail.

Within Indiana, ZIP 46310's risk is, slightly below the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Indiana identifies cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by wind and hail. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 46310's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that cold wave exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 46310: Cold Wave preparedness

  • Dress in layers and limit exposure during extreme cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
  • Protect pipes, pets, and plants, and ensure heating systems are serviced before winter.
  • Keep emergency heat and supplies ready in case of cold-related power outages.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 46310

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 46310 from other communities in Indiana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

14,077

Suburban

Geographic Zone

Great Lakes

Lake-effect snow & wind risk

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 41.2Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 2.9/10

Coordinates

41.1820Β° N, 87.2309Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 46310

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.