Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Newberry, IN area (ZIP 47449). These include 47 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.1M. 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 53% of all recorded events (47 total). Of these, 12 (26%) 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 $87.9M 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 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% 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.
Newberry has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Newberry 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.
Newberry 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 Newberry was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 9, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47449 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (47 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newberry, IN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $87.9M in property damage.
Yes, Newberry (ZIP 47449) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Newberry has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47449 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 $90.1M in property damage in the Newberry, IN area (ZIP 47449). 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 →