Napoleon, IN (ZIP 47034) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 8 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
Napoleon has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2017.
Napoleon 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.
Napoleon 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.
Napoleon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Napoleon was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 30, 2025), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47034 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Napoleon, IN, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Napoleon (ZIP 47034) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Napoleon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47034 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Napoleon, IN area (ZIP 47034). 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 →