New Washington, IN (ZIP 47162) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 13 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 180 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
New Washington has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
New Washington has experienced 3 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.
New Washington has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Washington was EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47162 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Washington, IN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, New Washington (ZIP 47162) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $675K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
New Washington has 13 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47162 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 $6.5M in property damage in the New Washington, IN area (ZIP 47162). 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 →