Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 47224 in Canaan, IN. These include 17 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 104 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Canaan has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2018.
Canaan has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Canaan has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Canaan 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canaan was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2022), causing $18M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47224 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canaan, IN, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Canaan (ZIP 47224) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Canaan has 6 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47224 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Canaan, IN area (ZIP 47224). 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 →