Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 47147 in Nabb, IN. These include 18 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 205 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nabb is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Nabb has experienced 4 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 Feb 10, 2024.
Nabb 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 $680K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nabb was EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47147 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nabb, IN, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Nabb (ZIP 47147) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $680K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Nabb has 15 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47147 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Nabb, IN area (ZIP 47147). 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 →