Dale, IN (ZIP 47523) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Dale is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $834.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Dale has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Dale has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Dale has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dale was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 6, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47523 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dale, IN, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Dale (ZIP 47523) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Dale has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $834.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47523 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Dale, IN area (ZIP 47523). 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 →