Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 47525 in Derby, IN. These include 19 wildfires, 10 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Derby has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Derby 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.
Derby 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.
Derby has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Derby has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Derby was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 2003), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47525 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Derby, IN, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Derby (ZIP 47525) 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.
Derby has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47525 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Derby, IN area (ZIP 47525). 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 →