English, IN (ZIP 47118) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 31 wildfires, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (74 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2017.
English has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
English has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
English has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for English was EF3 Tornado on May 30, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 29, 2017), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47118 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), wildfires (31 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in English, IN, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, English (ZIP 47118) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
English has 13 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47118 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the English, IN area (ZIP 47118). 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 →