Underwood, IN (ZIP 47177) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $308.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Underwood is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $308.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Underwood has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Underwood has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Underwood 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 47177 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Underwood, IN, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Underwood (ZIP 47177) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Underwood has 15 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 $308.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47177 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 $308.7M in property damage in the Underwood, IN area (ZIP 47177). 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 →