Williamsburg, IN (ZIP 47393) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Williamsburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $124.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Williamsburg has experienced 6 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1998.
Williamsburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2016.
Williamsburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamsburg was EF3 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $620K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47393 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsburg, IN, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Williamsburg (ZIP 47393) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Williamsburg has 6 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47393 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Williamsburg, IN area (ZIP 47393). 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 →