ZIP code 47042, covering Versailles, IN, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Versailles is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Versailles has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 4, 2022.
Versailles 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.
Versailles 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 Versailles was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2022, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $620K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47042 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Versailles, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Versailles (ZIP 47042) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Versailles has 11 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47042 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2022. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.5M in property damage in the Versailles, IN area (ZIP 47042). 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 →