Only a few people living near the river in Fishers were affected by the August flooding, but communities to the north, particularly Noblesville, saw more residents impacted. Those still seeking federal assistance should act today.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security lists Sunday, October 25, as the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance following the storms and flooding that began August 11. Hamilton County is eligible.

Qualifying homeowners and renters may receive help with uninsured damage to their primary homes, personal property losses and disaster-related emergency needs. Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

There is conflicting deadline information. Hamilton County’s flood recovery page, marked updated September 8, lists October 26. The state’s disaster information page repeatedly lists October 25 and urges eligible residents to apply by the end of today. Residents should use the earlier date to avoid risking a missed deadline.

As of October 23, the state reported $154 million in FEMA Individual Assistance paid or allocated, more than 35,900 approved applications and $25.7 million paid to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders. Those figures are statewide, not Hamilton County totals.

Residents whose jobs were lost or interrupted by the disaster may also qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Hamilton County is included, with applications due Tuesday, October 27.

The state also lists today as the deadline for SBA physical-property disaster loan applications. Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications are due May 25, 2027. Details are available through the state’s disaster assistance page.