Patriot, IN (ZIP 47038) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Patriot is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $213K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Patriot has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Patriot has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Patriot has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.
Patriot 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 $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Patriot was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $465K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47038 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Patriot, IN, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $213K in property damage.
Yes, Patriot (ZIP 47038) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $213K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Patriot has 5 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47038 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Patriot, IN area (ZIP 47038). 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 →