Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Lyons, IN area (ZIP 47443). These include 49 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (49 total). Of these, 11 (22%) 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 $87.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $446.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Lyons has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Lyons 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $37.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Lyons has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyons was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 9, 2003), causing $5M 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 47443 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyons, IN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $87.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lyons (ZIP 47443) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Lyons has 6 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47443 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 $92.4M in property damage in the Lyons, IN area (ZIP 47443). 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 →