Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 47356
Middletown, Indiana
Risk Summary for ZIP 47356
ZIP 47356 scores 5.2/10 (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: ZIP 47356, Indiana
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 47356 serves the Middletown community. The humid continental climate of this part of Indiana — bringing cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 47356's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.2/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornadoes represent the primary threat to life and property here, with the local geography placing the community squarely in a high-frequency severe weather corridor. Secondary hazards include earthquake and hail.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 47356'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 tornado and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Indiana. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 47356 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 ZIP 47356: Tornado preparedness
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
- 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.
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Local Factors for ZIP 47356
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 47356 from other communities in Indiana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
5,522
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 40.0°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.0/10
Coordinates
40.0308° N, 85.5041° 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 47356
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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 — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.