Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 46047 in Hobbs, IN. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hobbs is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2011.
Hobbs has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Hobbs has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2015.
Hobbs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1965.
Hobbs has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
Hobbs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hobbs was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 9, 2020), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46047 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobbs, IN, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Hobbs (ZIP 46047) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Hobbs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46047 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Hobbs, IN area (ZIP 46047). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →