Delaware County anchored by Muncie in east-central Indiana faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the White River. Ball State University creates institutional emergency planning requirements. Muncie was made famous as the subject of the Middletown sociological studies in the 1920s. The county faces periodic flooding and moderate severe weather risk in the Indiana tornado corridor.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// 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 / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (765) 747-7851 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-69 US-35 IN-332 IN-28 |
// County Profile
| County | Delaware County IN |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Population | 116 |
| Area | 393 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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6/10
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Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
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