Ramsey, IN (ZIP 47166) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Ramsey has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1990.
Ramsey has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Ramsey has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $10.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ramsey was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 4, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47166 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ramsey, IN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Ramsey (ZIP 47166) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2020.
Ramsey has 5 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47166 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Ramsey, IN area (ZIP 47166). 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 →