Tunnelton, IN (ZIP 47467) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Tunnelton has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Tunnelton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Tunnelton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tunnelton 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. Flood on Jan 23, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47467 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tunnelton, IN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.7M in property damage.
Yes, Tunnelton (ZIP 47467) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Tunnelton has 4 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47467 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 $56.9M in property damage in the Tunnelton, IN area (ZIP 47467). 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 →