Government records show 214 natural disaster events affecting the Petersburg, IN area (ZIP 47567) — a notably active disaster history. These include 119 floods, 40 hailstorms, and 31 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (119 total). Of these, 33 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $66.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Petersburg has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Petersburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petersburg was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2012 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47567 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (119 events), hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petersburg, IN, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Petersburg (ZIP 47567) has 119 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Petersburg has 31 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 $66.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47567 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.1M in property damage in the Petersburg, IN area (ZIP 47567). 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 →