Paris Crossing, IN (ZIP 47270) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (47% 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 Apr 30, 2025.
Paris Crossing has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2005.
Paris Crossing has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Paris Crossing has experienced 3 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paris Crossing 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 47270 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paris Crossing, IN, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Paris Crossing (ZIP 47270) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Paris Crossing 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47270 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 $1.5M in property damage in the Paris Crossing, IN area (ZIP 47270). 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 →