// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Notre Dame Fighting Irish / NCAA |
| Host County | St. Joseph County IN |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Notre Dame Stadium is an 80,795-capacity outdoor NCAA stadium home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend Indiana. The stadium is one of the most storied venues in college football. Tornado risk in northern Indiana and lake-effect winter weather from Lake Michigan create outdoor mass gathering safety challenges.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
South Bend metro with 320,000 residents. Notre Dame Stadium hosts 80,000 fans in northern Indiana tornado country. Lake Michigan lake-effect weather can create sudden severe conditions. The independent Notre Dame program draws national fans less familiar with Indiana weather patterns.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-31, US-20, Notre Dame Avenue. St. Joseph County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass gathering protocols.