Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Middletown, IN area (ZIP 47356). These include 40 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Middletown is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Middletown has experienced 7 floods on record. 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 $73K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2017.
Middletown has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Middletown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middletown was 2.8" Hail on May 18, 2000, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47356 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, IN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Middletown (ZIP 47356) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2017.
Middletown has 13 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47356 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 2000. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Middletown, IN area (ZIP 47356). 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 →