Mount Pleasant, IN (ZIP 47520) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 38 wildfires, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Pleasant is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2015.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 16, 2020.
Mount Pleasant 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Pleasant was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $800K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47520 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), wildfires (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Pleasant, IN, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Mount Pleasant (ZIP 47520) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Mount Pleasant has 14 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47520 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 $4.9M in property damage in the Mount Pleasant, IN area (ZIP 47520). 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 →