St. Joseph County, Indiana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 272,680
85.8NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
272,680
🏠
Building Value
$58.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$60.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$15.9M
Risk Score96.9
🧊
Relatively HighHail
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score94.2
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score90.7
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Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$7.7M
Risk Score90.5
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$27.5M
Risk Score85.4
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$254K
Risk Score83.3
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$750K
Risk Score80.4
🌡️
Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score79.2
Show all 14 hazards
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score78.3
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$176K
Risk Score65.4
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score50.3
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score43.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score22.2
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$18
Risk Score12.9
St. Joseph County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
85.8+37.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
22.2-26.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
37.2-12.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
90.0+41.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
37.2
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
90.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.