Gosport, IN (ZIP 47433) has experienced 140 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 53 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $162.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gosport is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Floods account for 38% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 17 (32%) 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 $121M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $41.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Gosport has experienced 2 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2019.
Gosport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gosport was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $110M in property damage. 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 47433 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (53 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gosport, IN, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.5K in property damage.
Yes, Gosport (ZIP 47433) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $121M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Gosport has 18 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 $41.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47433 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162.6M in property damage in the Gosport, IN area (ZIP 47433). 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 →