Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 47611 in Chrisney, IN. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Chrisney has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Chrisney has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $257.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 2021.
Chrisney has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Chrisney has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Chrisney 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 Chrisney was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47611 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chrisney, IN, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Chrisney (ZIP 47611) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Chrisney has 7 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 $257.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47611 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Chrisney, IN area (ZIP 47611). 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 →