Otisco, IN (ZIP 47163) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $271.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (38 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Otisco has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $251.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Otisco has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Otisco 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Otisco 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 $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Otisco was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $20M 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 47163 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otisco, IN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Otisco (ZIP 47163) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Otisco has 9 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 $251.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47163 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $271.9M in property damage in the Otisco, IN area (ZIP 47163). 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 →