Aurora, IN (ZIP 47001) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 29 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Aurora has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
Aurora has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Aurora has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2016.
Aurora has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($825K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47001 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 47001) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
Aurora has 8 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47001 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Aurora, IN area (ZIP 47001). 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 →