Lynn, IN (ZIP 47355) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
Lynn has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $506.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2018.
Lynn has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Lynn has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynn was EF3 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 1955), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47355 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynn, IN, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lynn (ZIP 47355) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $506.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2018.
Lynn has 8 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47355 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Lynn, IN area (ZIP 47355). 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 →