Elnora, IN (ZIP 47529) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Elnora is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (30%) 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 $57.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% 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 $446K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Elnora has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Elnora has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Elnora has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elnora was Flood on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 10, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 21, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47529 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elnora, IN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.9M in property damage.
Yes, Elnora (ZIP 47529) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Elnora has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47529 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 $58.7M in property damage in the Elnora, IN area (ZIP 47529). 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 →