Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Orleans, IN area (ZIP 47452). These include 37 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 57 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $34.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $30.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Orleans has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $865K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Orleans has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
Orleans has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orleans was Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47452 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orleans, IN, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Orleans (ZIP 47452) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Orleans has 25 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 $34.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47452 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.2M in property damage in the Orleans, IN area (ZIP 47452). 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 →