Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Liberty, IN area (ZIP 47353). These include 21 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Liberty is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $183K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Liberty has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Liberty has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2011.
Liberty 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.
Liberty 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 Liberty was EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47353 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 47353) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $183K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Liberty has 9 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 $10.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47353 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 $11.6M in property damage in the Liberty, IN area (ZIP 47353). 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 →