With 222 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 47524 in Decker, IN has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 156 floods, 28 hailstorms, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 125 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (156 total). Of these, 45 (29%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $85.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Decker has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Decker has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Decker has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decker was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jan 7, 1989 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47524 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (156 events), hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decker, IN, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Decker (ZIP 47524) has 156 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Decker has 23 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 $85.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47524 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $94.3M in property damage in the Decker, IN area (ZIP 47524). 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 →