Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 47325 in Brownsville, IN. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $203K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Brownsville has experienced 7 tornadoes 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Brownsville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2011.
Brownsville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Brownsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownsville was EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 25, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($620K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47325 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownsville, IN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Brownsville (ZIP 47325) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $203K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Brownsville has 7 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47325 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Brownsville, IN area (ZIP 47325). 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 →