ZIP code 47576, covering Saint Croix, IN, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 wildfires, 26 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Saint Croix has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Saint Croix has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2018.
Saint Croix has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 1990.
Saint Croix has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Croix was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 19, 2017), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47576 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events), hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Croix, IN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Saint Croix (ZIP 47576) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2006.
Saint Croix has 6 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47576 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Saint Croix, IN area (ZIP 47576). 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 →