Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 47226 in Clifford, IN. These include 18 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Clifford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Clifford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 1983.
Clifford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifford was Flood on Jan 23, 1999, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 4, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47226 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifford, IN, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Clifford (ZIP 47226) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Clifford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47226 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 23, 1999. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Clifford, IN area (ZIP 47226). 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 →