Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Bicknell, IN area (ZIP 47512). These include 54 floods, 28 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.8M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bicknell is floods, with 54 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (26%) 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 $85.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% 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 Feb 28, 2024.
Bicknell has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2002.
Bicknell has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Bicknell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Bicknell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bicknell 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 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47512 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (54 events), hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bicknell, IN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bicknell (ZIP 47512) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Bicknell has 6 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 $115K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47512 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 $85.8M in property damage in the Bicknell, IN area (ZIP 47512). 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 →