Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 47017 in Cross Plains, IN. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. A total of 64 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Cross Plains has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Cross Plains 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.
Cross Plains 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.
Cross Plains has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cross Plains 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 47017 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cross Plains, IN, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Cross Plains (ZIP 47017) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Cross Plains has 4 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47017 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 $21M in property damage in the Cross Plains, IN area (ZIP 47017). 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 →