Federal records document 137 natural disaster events in the Bloomington, IN area (ZIP 47404). These include 73 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (73 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $67.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (42%) 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 $28.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $42.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Bloomington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Bloomington has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomington was Flash Flood on Jun 18, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 20, 2002), causing $15M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47404 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomington, IN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67.6K in property damage.
Yes, Bloomington (ZIP 47404) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Bloomington has 23 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 $42.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47404 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 18, 2021. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.1M in property damage in the Bloomington, IN area (ZIP 47404). 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 →