Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Sunman, IN area (ZIP 47041). These include 30 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (27%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Sunman has experienced 9 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Sunman 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2016.
Sunman 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 Sunman was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($825K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47041 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunman, IN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Sunman (ZIP 47041) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Sunman has 9 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47041 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Sunman, IN area (ZIP 47041). 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 →