ZIP code 47102, covering Austin, IN, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Austin is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2002.
Austin has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $207K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Austin has experienced 5 severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 10, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47102 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, IN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 47102) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $207K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Austin has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47102 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Austin, IN area (ZIP 47102). 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 →