Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 47231 in Dupont, IN. These include 8 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (28% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 9, 2022.
Dupont has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Dupont has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2019.
Dupont has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 19, 2016.
Dupont 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
Dupont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dupont was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1999), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47231 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dupont, IN, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Dupont (ZIP 47231) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 19, 2016.
Dupont has 7 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47231 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Dupont, IN area (ZIP 47231). 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 →