Zcta 47003, IN (ZIP 47003) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $934.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 47003 is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Zcta 47003 has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Zcta 47003 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Zcta 47003 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.
Zcta 47003 has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1960.
Zcta 47003 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 47003 was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47003 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 47003, IN, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 47003 (ZIP 47003) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $137K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Zcta 47003 has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47003 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $620K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $934.5K in property damage in the Zcta 47003, IN area (ZIP 47003). 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 →