ZIP code 47471, covering Worthington, IN, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Worthington is floods, with 35 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (31%) 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 $107.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Worthington has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Worthington 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.
Worthington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
Worthington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 28, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Worthington was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 18, 2021), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Jul 9, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47471 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthington, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $107.3M in property damage.
Yes, Worthington (ZIP 47471) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Worthington has 8 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47471 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.3M in property damage in the Worthington, IN area (ZIP 47471). 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 →