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47145 Milltown, IN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Milltown, IN (47145)

Milltown, IN (ZIP 47145) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Milltown has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Milltown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.

💨 Severe wind events

Milltown has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

🔥 Wildfires

Milltown has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Milltown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Milltown 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. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Milltown, IN (47145)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47145 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), wildfires (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 47145?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milltown, IN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 47145 (Milltown) prone to flooding?

Yes, Milltown (ZIP 47145) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.

Has Milltown (47145) ever been hit by a tornado?

Milltown has 8 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.

What was the worst natural disaster in Milltown, IN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47145 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 47145?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Milltown, IN area (ZIP 47145). 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 →

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