Seymour, IN (ZIP 47274) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 floods, 57 hailstorms, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 14 (22%) 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 $62M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Hailstorms account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Seymour has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $359.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Seymour has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Seymour has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seymour was Flood on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 26, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 19, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47274 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (65 events), hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (6 events), wildfires (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seymour, IN, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62M in property damage.
Yes, Seymour (ZIP 47274) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Seymour has 26 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47274 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.5M in property damage in the Seymour, IN area (ZIP 47274). 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 →