Speed, IN (ZIP 47172) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (86 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Speed has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Speed has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $20.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 25, 2018.
Speed has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Speed 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 Speed was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47172 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Speed, IN, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Speed (ZIP 47172) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 25, 2018.
Speed has 10 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47172 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Speed, IN area (ZIP 47172). 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 →