Lanesville, IN (ZIP 47136) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Lanesville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $787.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Lanesville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $65.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Lanesville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Lanesville 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 Lanesville 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47136 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanesville, IN, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Lanesville (ZIP 47136) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Lanesville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $787.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47136 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 $66.4M in property damage in the Lanesville, IN area (ZIP 47136). 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 →