Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 46917 in Camden, IN. These include 15 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Camden has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $278.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
Camden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Camden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camden was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46917 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camden, IN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Camden (ZIP 46917) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Camden has 10 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 $278.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46917 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Camden, IN area (ZIP 46917). 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 →