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See IN hazardsIN hazard profile
Indiana averages 22 tornadoes per year. The April 3, 1974 Super Outbreak produced multiple significant tornadoes across the state. The September 2016 Kokomo EF-3 caused widespread damage in an urban area. Central and southern Indiana are the most active zones. Spring season (April–June) is peak. Lake-effect-enhanced supercells can affect northern Indiana from November through May. The Ohio River defines Indiana's southern border and floods significantly in major rain events. The 1937 Ohio River flood was catastrophic — hundreds of thousands displaced across several states. The White, Wabash, and Tippecanoe rivers flood regularly. Indianapolis's urban streams flash-flood during heavy rain events. Flood insurance gaps are widespread in river communities. Northwestern Indiana — the South Shore and Michiana region — is in the direct path of Lake Michigan lake-effect snowbands. South Bend averages 70+ inches of snow annually; some years exceed 100 inches. The region can receive 12-18 inches in a single lake-effect event. I-80/94 and the Indiana Toll Road close regularly in winter. The rest of the state also experiences significant blizzards from major winter systems.
Occur across most of the state, often embedded in severe thunderstorm lines and tropical systems.
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Flash floods, river flooding, and coastal surge affect low-lying areas and river corridors.
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Ice accumulation causes prolonged power outages and road closures across the state.
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Damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and lightning — March through October.
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Seismic activity along fault systems creates significant ground-shaking risk.
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Official tools
Enter your address to see your flood zone designation and insurance requirements.
Source: FEMA
Real-time earthquake activity and seismic hazard maps for your region.
Source: USGS
Your property's wildfire exposure score based on vegetation, terrain, and proximity to wildland.
Source: USFS
Real-time river levels and flood stage by county.
Source: USGS WaterWatch
Weekly drought conditions by county.
Source: US Drought Monitor
Water quality guidance for households on private wells.
Source: EPA
Insurance gaps
Standard homeowner's policies in Indiana exclude flood damage. Flood insurance through the NFIP has a 30-day waiting period — it cannot be purchased when a storm is forecast. Check your declarations page annually to confirm your coverage limits and deductibles.
Not in your standard policy
Flood damage — requires NFIP or private flood policy
Earthquake damage — requires separate endorsement
Sewer & drain backup — requires endorsement ($50–$100/yr)
Landslide / mudflow — generally excluded
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