ZIP code 47501, covering Washington, IN, has 194 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 119 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 28 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 119 recorded incidents (61% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 27 (23%) 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 $77.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Washington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Washington has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was Flood on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 5, 2008), causing $18M in damages. Flood on Jul 10, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47501 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (119 events), hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, IN, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77.9M in property damage.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 47501) has 119 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Washington has 28 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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47501 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89.1M in property damage in the Washington, IN area (ZIP 47501). 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 →