ZIP code 47138, covering Lexington, IN, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 207 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lexington is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (38%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Lexington has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Lexington has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was EF4 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47138 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, IN, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 47138) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Lexington has 24 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47138 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Lexington, IN area (ZIP 47138). 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 →