Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Bennington, IN area (ZIP 47011). These include 33 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 104 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Bennington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Bennington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Bennington 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.
Bennington 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennington was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2022, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($620K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47011 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennington, IN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Bennington (ZIP 47011) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Bennington has 5 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 $165K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47011 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2022. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Bennington, IN area (ZIP 47011). 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 →