Deputy, IN (ZIP 47230) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deputy is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Deputy has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $199K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Deputy has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deputy was EF3 Tornado on Sep 26, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47230 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deputy, IN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Deputy (ZIP 47230) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $199K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Deputy has 15 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47230 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 26, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Deputy, IN area (ZIP 47230). 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 →