New Point, IN (ZIP 47263) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 6 floods, 2 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $280K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Point is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
New Point 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.
New Point has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
New Point has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Point was Winter Weather on Feb 14, 2016, which caused $240K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47263 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Point, IN, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, New Point (ZIP 47263) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
New Point has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47263 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Feb 14, 2016. This event caused $240K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280K in property damage in the New Point, IN area (ZIP 47263). 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 →