Delaware County hazard data

Muncie, IN Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative hail risk for Delaware County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.747 per year for the area.

#1 of 10 covered Indiana cities for hail risk β†’FEMA relative score 96.5/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Muncie's hail risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Delaware County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.747 per year for hail. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

4.747 per year

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FEMA area population
111,870
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
96.5/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Hail

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

96.5/100

FEMA annualized frequency
4.747 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$3M
Recorded events
162

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Delaware County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Hail risk in Muncie

For Muncie, FEMA rates hail risk for Delaware County as relatively high, with a relative score of 96.5/100. The next highest relative scores are tornado at 89.6/100 and earthquake at 82.2/100.

Using FEMA data for Delaware County, Muncie is #1 among 10 covered Indiana entries for hail risk. Fishers is about 34 straight-line miles from the Muncie map point; its FEMA figures cover Hamilton County.

What to check for hail

  • βœ“Check the roof’s age, material, and record of earlier impact damage.
  • βœ“Review skylights, exterior equipment, trees, and covered vehicle parking.
  • βœ“Compare the wind-and-hail deductible with the roof settlement terms in the policy.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Muncie. All FEMA figures on this page cover Delaware County.

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City
Muncie, IN
FEMA data area
Delaware County
County FIPS
18035

Questions about disaster risk in Muncie

The FEMA figures cover Delaware County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much hail risk does Muncie, IN have?

FEMA rates relative hail risk for Delaware County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 4.747 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Muncie rank for hail risk in Indiana?

Among 10 Indiana cities covered by this directory, Muncie is #1 for relative hail risk based on FEMA's score for Delaware County. Homes within Muncie can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Muncie?

In FEMA's data for Delaware County, the highest relative ratings are Hail (Relatively High), Tornado (Relatively Moderate), and Earthquake (Relatively Low). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Muncie or Delaware County?

The hazard numbers cover Delaware County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Muncie safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Delaware County an overall relative risk rating of relatively low. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Muncie do first for hail preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceHail ratingRelative score
Fishers, IN34 miRelatively Moderate93.4
Carmel, IN43 miRelatively Moderate93.4
Indianapolis, IN49 miRelatively Low51.0
Fort Wayne, IN63 miVery Low38.1
Dayton, OH70 miRelatively High99.0

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.