Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Parker City, IN area (ZIP 47368). These include 29 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parker City is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $498.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $55M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Parker City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 1976.
Parker City 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 Parker City was EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47368 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parker City, IN, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Parker City (ZIP 47368) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $498.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Parker City has 14 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 $55M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47368 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.6M in property damage in the Parker City, IN area (ZIP 47368). 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 →