ZIP code 47528, covering Edwardsport, IN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.4M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (62% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (28%) 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 $67.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Edwardsport 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Edwardsport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Edwardsport has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
Edwardsport has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edwardsport was Flood on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 13, 2003), causing $7.5M in damages. Flood on Jul 10, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47528 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (39 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edwardsport, IN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67.2M in property damage.
Yes, Edwardsport (ZIP 47528) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Edwardsport has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47528 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.4M in property damage in the Edwardsport, IN area (ZIP 47528). 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 →