Vigo County anchored by Terre Haute on the Wabash River faces moderate tornado risk and serious Wabash River flooding. Indiana State University creates institutional emergency planning requirements. The county is home to the Terre Haute Federal Correctional Complex — which houses federal death row inmates — creating unique correctional emergency planning requirements. The Wabash River has repeatedly flooded Terre Haute communities.
// 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 | Wabash River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (812) 462-3226 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-70 US-40 IN-46 IN-42 |
// County Profile
| County | Vigo County IN |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Population | 107 |
| Area | 413 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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