Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 47921

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 47921, Indiana

ZIP 47921 in Boswell 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 47921 carries an overall risk score of 3.7/10, placing it in the low category. Tsunami risk is the primary coastal hazard, driven by the area's proximity to seismically active offshore zones capable of generating ocean waves that inundate low-lying coastlines. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and cold wave.

Within Indiana, ZIP 47921's risk is, considerably below the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Indiana identifies tsunami as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, ZIP 47921 is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers tsunami — remains prudent for all residents.