Greenville, IN (ZIP 47124) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (54 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Greenville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $20.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 8, 2005.
Greenville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Greenville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47124 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, IN, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 47124) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 8, 2005.
Greenville has 12 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47124 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Greenville, IN area (ZIP 47124). 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 →