Allen County and Fort Wayne in northeast Indiana sit in a moderate tornado corridor. The April 2024 tornado caused significant damage across the Fort Wayne metro area. The St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee Rivers converge in Fort Wayne creating complex flooding dynamics during major rainfall events. Fort Wayne has experienced multiple significant flood events in recent decades.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Severe Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 24 |
| Last Major Event | Tornado (April 2024) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 6–8 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (260) 449-7911 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-69 North, I-469, US-30 East, US-27 South |
// County Profile
| County | Allen County IN |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Population | 385,810 |
| Area | 657 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Indiana Counties
Vanderburgh County IN
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
Fulton County IN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Pike County IN
Tornado / Ohio River Flooding
5/10
Low
Bartholomew County IN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Jasper County IN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Starke County IN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low