Bedford, IN (ZIP 47421) has experienced 150 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 51 floods, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bedford is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Floods account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 9 (18%) 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $32.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Bedford has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Bedford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Bedford 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bedford was Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47421 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (51 events), tornadoes (21 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bedford, IN, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Bedford (ZIP 47421) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Bedford has 21 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 $32.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47421 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.7M in property damage in the Bedford, IN area (ZIP 47421). 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 →