Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 47527 in Dubois, IN. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Dubois 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Dubois 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.
Dubois has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Dubois has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dubois was EF2 Tornado on Jun 25, 2023, which caused $1.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 22, 2004), causing $320K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47527 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dubois, IN, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Dubois (ZIP 47527) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Dubois 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47527 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 25, 2023. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Dubois, IN area (ZIP 47527). 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 →