Bloomfield, IN (ZIP 47424) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 floods, 48 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (49 total). Of these, 8 (16%) 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 $102.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $496.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Bloomfield 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.
Bloomfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomfield was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 18, 2021), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47424 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomfield, IN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $102.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomfield (ZIP 47424) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Bloomfield has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47424 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.6M in property damage in the Bloomfield, IN area (ZIP 47424). 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 →