ZIP code 47012, covering Brookville, IN, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brookville is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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 $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (31%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Brookville 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Brookville 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Brookville 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 Brookville was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $620K in damages. Flood on Jan 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47012 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brookville, IN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Brookville (ZIP 47012) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Brookville 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47012 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Brookville, IN area (ZIP 47012). 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 →