Indiana Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Indiana's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (tornado, severe storm, flood, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Indiana hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado | April–June | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Flood | February–July | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | November–March |
Peak windows
- Tornado — typically April–June in Indiana.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Indiana.
- Flood — typically February–July in Indiana.
- Winter Storm — typically November–March in Indiana.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Indiana disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Indiana hazard season FAQ
When is tornado season in Indiana?
In Indiana, tornado season typically runs April–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Indiana?
In Indiana, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Indiana?
In Indiana, flood season typically runs February–July. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is winter storm season in Indiana?
In Indiana, winter storm season typically runs November–March. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.