Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Velpen, IN area (ZIP 47590). These include 30 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Velpen has experienced 9 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Velpen has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Velpen 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.
Velpen 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 Velpen was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 28, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47590 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Velpen, IN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Velpen (ZIP 47590) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Velpen has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47590 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Velpen, IN area (ZIP 47590). 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 →