Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 47521 in Celestine, IN. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $935K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Celestine has experienced 9 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 $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Celestine has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Celestine 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.
Celestine has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Celestine was Heavy Snow on Dec 22, 2004, which caused $320K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 3, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47521 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Celestine, IN, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Celestine (ZIP 47521) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Celestine has 9 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 $540K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47521 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 22, 2004. This event caused $320K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $935K in property damage in the Celestine, IN area (ZIP 47521). 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 →