Santa Claus, IN (ZIP 47579) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M.
With 13 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 May 19, 2022.
Santa Claus has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Santa Claus has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Santa Claus 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.
Santa Claus has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Santa Claus has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Claus was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 30, 1997), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47579 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Claus, IN, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Santa Claus (ZIP 47579) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Santa Claus has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $560K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47579 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Santa Claus, IN area (ZIP 47579). 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 →