ZIP code 47420, covering Avoca, IN, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Avoca has experienced 4 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Avoca has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Avoca has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avoca was Flood on Jan 23, 1999, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 6, 2005), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47420 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avoca, IN, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Avoca (ZIP 47420) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Avoca has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $195K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47420 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 23, 1999. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Avoca, IN area (ZIP 47420). 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 →