Ferdinand, IN (ZIP 47532) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ferdinand is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Ferdinand has experienced 5 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 $93K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Ferdinand 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ferdinand was EF2 Tornado on Feb 28, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. 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 47532 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ferdinand, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Ferdinand (ZIP 47532) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $93K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Ferdinand has 19 recorded tornado events 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47532 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Ferdinand, IN area (ZIP 47532). 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 →