West Baden Sprin, IN (ZIP 47469) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Baden Sprin is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
West Baden Sprin has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $593K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2008.
West Baden Sprin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
West Baden Sprin 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.
West Baden Sprin has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Baden Sprin was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47469 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Baden Sprin, IN, with 31 events documented.
Yes, West Baden Sprin (ZIP 47469) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $593K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2008.
West Baden Sprin has 17 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47469 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the West Baden Sprin, IN area (ZIP 47469). 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 →