ZIP code 47531, covering Evanston, IN, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Evanston has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $250.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Evanston has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Evanston has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Evanston has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Evanston has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evanston was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47531 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evanston, IN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Evanston (ZIP 47531) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Evanston has 8 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 $250.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 31, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47531 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.4M in property damage in the Evanston, IN area (ZIP 47531). 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 →