Jeffersonville, Indiana: natural disaster risk
How exposed Jeffersonville is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Clark County.
Jeffersonville is a city of 51,043 people in Clark County, Indiana. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clark County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and strong wind, with about $54.4 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 481 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 30 tornadoes and 96 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Clark County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Jeffersonville
Full Clark County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before storms.
- Have trees near the house checked.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $25M | |
| Tornado | $15M | |
| Strong wind | $5M | |
| Cold wave | $4M | |
| Earthquake | $3M | |
| Lightning | $819K | |
| Heat wave | $684K | |
| Ice storm | $359K | |
| Hail | $258K | |
| Winter weather | $94K | |
| Drought | $81K | |
| Landslide | $29K |
Homes in Jeffersonville
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Clark County
Common questions about Jeffersonville
Is Jeffersonville safe from natural disasters?
Jeffersonville is in Clark County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, strong wind. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Jeffersonville?
By expected yearly losses in Clark County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (High), strong wind (High). Clark County has been part of 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Jeffersonville get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 30 tornadoes in Clark County since 1950; the strongest was an F5 tornado on April 3, 1974. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Jeffersonville?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Clark County, about 1.1% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.