Loogootee, IN (ZIP 47553) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (20%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Loogootee has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Loogootee has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loogootee was Flood on Jun 10, 2008, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 27, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47553 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loogootee, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.8M in property damage.
Yes, Loogootee (ZIP 47553) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Loogootee has 16 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47553 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2008. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.9M in property damage in the Loogootee, IN area (ZIP 47553). 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 →