ZIP code 47150, covering New Albany, IN, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Albany is hailstorms, with 121 recorded events making up 68% 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65.8M 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 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K 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.
New Albany 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 New Albany 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 47150 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (16 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Albany, IN, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, New Albany (ZIP 47150) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
New Albany has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47150 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 $93.2M in property damage in the New Albany, IN area (ZIP 47150). 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 →