Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Bourbon, IN area (ZIP 46504). These include 27 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bourbon is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bourbon has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $906K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Bourbon has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2013.
Bourbon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bourbon was EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46504 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bourbon, IN, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Bourbon (ZIP 46504) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $906K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Bourbon has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46504 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.7M in property damage in the Bourbon, IN area (ZIP 46504). 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 →