ZIP code 47243, covering Hanover, IN, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 178 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Hanover has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Hanover has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanover was EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47243 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, IN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 47243) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $805K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Hanover has 18 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47243 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Hanover, IN area (ZIP 47243). 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 →