ZIP code 47513, covering Birdseye, IN, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Birdseye has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Birdseye 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 $365K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2008.
Birdseye has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birdseye was EF3 Tornado on May 30, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 22, 2004), causing $320K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47513 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (13 events), wildfires (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birdseye, IN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Birdseye (ZIP 47513) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Birdseye has 13 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47513 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Birdseye, IN area (ZIP 47513). 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 →