Troy, IN (ZIP 47588) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Troy has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $250.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2013.
Troy has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Troy has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Troy 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.
Troy has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Troy 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 47588 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Troy, IN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Troy (ZIP 47588) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Troy has 7 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 $250.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47588 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 $252.8M in property damage in the Troy, IN area (ZIP 47588). 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 →