Winchester, IN (ZIP 47394) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 44 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $541.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $54.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Winchester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2011.
Winchester 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 Winchester was EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 10, 1986), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1955 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47394 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, IN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Winchester (ZIP 47394) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $541.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Winchester has 16 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 $54.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47394 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 $54.8M in property damage in the Winchester, IN area (ZIP 47394). 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 →