ZIP code 47456, covering Quincy, IN, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 30 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Quincy has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $148K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2014.
Quincy has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quincy was Flood on Sep 1, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 7, 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 47456 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quincy, IN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Quincy (ZIP 47456) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Quincy has 5 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 $148K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47456 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 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 $12.1M in property damage in the Quincy, IN area (ZIP 47456). 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 →