Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 47596 in Westphalia, IN. These include 29 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.5M.
With 29 recorded incidents (62% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $57.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Westphalia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Westphalia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Westphalia has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westphalia was Flood on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 10, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 21, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47596 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westphalia, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.5M in property damage.
Yes, Westphalia (ZIP 47596) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Westphalia has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47596 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.5M in property damage in the Westphalia, IN area (ZIP 47596). 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 →