ZIP code 47018, covering Dillsboro, IN, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. A total of 64 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dillsboro is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $452.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Dillsboro has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Dillsboro 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.
Dillsboro 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 Dillsboro was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2022, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1M 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 47018 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dillsboro, IN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Dillsboro (ZIP 47018) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Dillsboro has 11 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 $452.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47018 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 $20.5M in property damage in the Dillsboro, IN area (ZIP 47018). 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 →