Government records show 307 natural disaster events affecting the Vincennes, IN area (ZIP 47591) — a notably active disaster history. These include 189 floods, 71 hailstorms, and 35 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $149.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (189 total). Of these, 56 (30%) 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 $59.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 23% of the disaster record here, with 71 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (23%) 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 $89.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Vincennes has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Vincennes has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Vincennes has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vincennes was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jan 7, 1989 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47591 has experienced 307 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (189 events), hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (35 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vincennes, IN, with 189 events documented. These events have caused a combined $59.2M in property damage.
Yes, Vincennes (ZIP 47591) has 189 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $59.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Vincennes has 35 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 $89.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47591 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $149.8M in property damage in the Vincennes, IN area (ZIP 47591). 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 →