Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 47387 in Straughn, IN. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
With 20 recorded incidents (53% 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 $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2019.
Straughn has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Straughn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Straughn 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.
Straughn has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Straughn was EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 18, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47387 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Straughn, IN, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Straughn (ZIP 47387) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $176K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Straughn has 5 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47387 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Straughn, IN area (ZIP 47387). 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 →