Branchville, IN (ZIP 47514) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 wildfires, 12 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 31 recorded incidents (58% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Branchville has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Branchville 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 $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2018.
Branchville has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2006.
Branchville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 24, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Branchville was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 19, 2017), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47514 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (31 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Branchville, IN, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Branchville (ZIP 47514) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2006.
Branchville has 4 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47514 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Branchville, IN area (ZIP 47514). 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 →