Westport, IN (ZIP 47283) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 16 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $91.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Westport has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Westport 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westport was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 1996), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47283 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westport, IN, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Westport (ZIP 47283) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Westport 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 $27.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47283 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 $28.1M in property damage in the Westport, IN area (ZIP 47283). 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 →