Oldenburg, IN (ZIP 47036) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
Oldenburg has experienced 4 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 $525K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1992.
Oldenburg 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.
Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47036 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oldenburg, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Oldenburg (ZIP 47036) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Oldenburg 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47036 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Oldenburg, IN area (ZIP 47036). 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 →