ZIP code 47240, covering Adams, IN, has 154 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 47 floods, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $240.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 47 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (19%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Adams has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $471K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2022.
Adams has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adams was EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 1996, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 3, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47240 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (47 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adams, IN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240.5K in property damage.
Yes, Adams (ZIP 47240) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Adams has 26 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47240 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1996. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Adams, IN area (ZIP 47240). 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 →