Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the New Castle, IN area (ZIP 47362). These include 64 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Castle is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 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 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $185.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
New Castle has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
New Castle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Castle was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $15M in damages. 3" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47362 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Castle, IN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, New Castle (ZIP 47362) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
New Castle has 15 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 $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47362 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.4M in property damage in the New Castle, IN area (ZIP 47362). 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 →