Fountain County, IN
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Fountain County has experienced 12 federally declared disasters since 1991, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Fountain County's highest-rated hazards are lightning, cold wave, and drought, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is relatively low (29th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Fountain County has been designated in 12 declarations since 1991, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (4), biological (2), flood (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2026 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 2007 | Snowstorm | Snow |
| 2005 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2004 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2003 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 total declarations since 1991.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 21.1 | 2 | 0 | $520K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 54.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 37.7 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 36.9 | 1 | 0 | $1K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 29.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 49.8 | 11 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 57.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 53.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 24 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 67.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 67.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 62.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 56.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Fountain County ranks in the 29th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 46th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 73rd | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 8th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 8th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 4th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 4th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 46.4% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Fountain County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Fountain County, Indiana are lightning, cold wave, and drought. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Fountain County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Fountain County has received 12 federal disaster declarations since 1991, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (4 declarations).
Has Fountain County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Fountain County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1991.
How does Fountain County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Tippecanoe County, IN has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Warren County, IN has the lowest (Very Low). Fountain County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Fountain County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Fountain County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Fountain County's composite score of 21 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 21% of US counties.