ZIP code 47273, covering Scipio, IN, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 2011.
Scipio has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2011.
Scipio 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scipio was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2021), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47273 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scipio, IN, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Scipio (ZIP 47273) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Scipio has 14 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47273 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Scipio, IN area (ZIP 47273). 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 →