ZIP code 47129, covering Clarksville, IN, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 238 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarksville is hailstorms, with 98 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (45%) 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 $66.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Clarksville 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 Clarksville was Flash Flood on Aug 4, 2009, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $20M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47129 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), floods (29 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarksville, IN, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Clarksville (ZIP 47129) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Clarksville 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47129 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 4, 2009. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.6M in property damage in the Clarksville, IN area (ZIP 47129). 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 →