Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Holton, IN area (ZIP 47023). These include 18 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Holton is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Holton has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 4, 2022.
Holton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
Holton 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 Holton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 30, 2004), causing $465K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47023 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holton, IN, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $204K in property damage.
Yes, Holton (ZIP 47023) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $204K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
Holton has 12 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47023 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Holton, IN area (ZIP 47023). 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 →