Connersville, IN (ZIP 47331) has experienced 100 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (45 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 $850K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Connersville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Connersville 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.
Connersville 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 Connersville 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 47331 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Connersville, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Connersville (ZIP 47331) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Connersville has 16 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47331 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Connersville, IN area (ZIP 47331). 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 →