Tell City, IN (ZIP 47586) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 wildfires, 28 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tell City is wildfires, with 34 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Tell City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (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 $250.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Tell City has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $329K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Tell City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 16, 2020.
Tell City 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tell City was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47586 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events), hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tell City, IN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Tell City (ZIP 47586) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Tell City has 9 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 $250.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47586 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.9M in property damage in the Tell City, IN area (ZIP 47586). 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 →