Winslow, IN (ZIP 47598) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winslow is floods, with 52 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Winslow 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.
Winslow 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 Winslow was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2012, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47598 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winslow, IN, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Winslow (ZIP 47598) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Winslow has 26 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47598 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 31, 2012. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Winslow, IN area (ZIP 47598). 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 →