Chandler, IN (ZIP 47610) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $104.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chandler is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (47%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $68.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Chandler has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Chandler has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Chandler has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chandler was EF3 Tornado on Nov 6, 2005, which caused $65M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 9, 2014), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47610 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chandler, IN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Chandler (ZIP 47610) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Chandler has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $68.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47610 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 6, 2005. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $104.9M in property damage in the Chandler, IN area (ZIP 47610). 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 →