Heltonville, IN (ZIP 47436) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Heltonville is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Heltonville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Heltonville 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.
Heltonville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heltonville was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 23, 1999), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47436 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (16 events), wildfires (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heltonville, IN, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Heltonville (ZIP 47436) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Heltonville has 6 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47436 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Heltonville, IN area (ZIP 47436). 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 →