Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Bristol, IN area (ZIP 46507). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bristol is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
Bristol has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Bristol has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Bristol has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Bristol has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bristol was Flood on Jan 4, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 15, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46507 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bristol, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Bristol (ZIP 46507) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Bristol has 9 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46507 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 4, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Bristol, IN area (ZIP 46507). 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 →