Nashville, IN (ZIP 47448) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 15 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nashville is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $182M 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 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Nashville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Nashville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2022.
Nashville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashville was Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $180M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 3, 2008), causing $23M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 30, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47448 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (24 events), wildfires (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, IN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 47448) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $182M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Nashville has 7 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47448 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $180M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.3M in property damage in the Nashville, IN area (ZIP 47448). 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 →