ZIP code 47357, covering Milton, IN, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $123K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $316K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Milton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Milton 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.
Milton 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.
Milton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 1, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47357 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, IN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123K in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 47357) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $316K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Milton has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $850K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47357 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $620K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Milton, IN area (ZIP 47357). 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 →