Fredericksburg, IN (ZIP 47120) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fredericksburg is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Fredericksburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fredericksburg has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2010.
Fredericksburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Fredericksburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fredericksburg was Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 27, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47120 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fredericksburg, IN, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Fredericksburg (ZIP 47120) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2010.
Fredericksburg has 10 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47120 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Fredericksburg, IN area (ZIP 47120). 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 →