Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 47471

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 47471, Indiana

ZIP 47471 in Worthington sits in the interior eastern United States. 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 47471 carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Landslide and debris flow risk tops the local hazard profile, with steep terrain and periodic heavy rainfall creating conditions for rapid slope failure in vulnerable areas. The area also faces notable exposure to wind and earthquake.

Within Indiana, ZIP 47471'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 Indiana identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by wind and earthquake. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 47471 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 landslide is recommended.