Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 47453 in Owensburg, IN. These include 10 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 10 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2015.
Owensburg has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Owensburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Owensburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Owensburg was Flood on Jul 9, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 22, 1999), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47453 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Owensburg, IN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Owensburg (ZIP 47453) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2015.
Owensburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $345K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47453 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 9, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Owensburg, IN area (ZIP 47453). 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 →