Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Scottsburg, IN area (ZIP 47170). These include 45 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $314.5M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 258 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (39%) 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 $313.6M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Scottsburg has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsburg was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $55M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47170 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (12 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsburg, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Scottsburg (ZIP 47170) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Scottsburg has 31 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 $313.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47170 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 $314.5M in property damage in the Scottsburg, IN area (ZIP 47170). 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 →