Griffin, IN (ZIP 47616) has experienced 109 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 floods, 28 hailstorms, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Griffin is floods, with 50 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (38%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Griffin has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Griffin has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Griffin has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Griffin was EF3 Tornado on Feb 28, 2017, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 2011), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47616 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Griffin, IN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Griffin (ZIP 47616) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2020.
Griffin has 19 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47616 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 2017. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Griffin, IN area (ZIP 47616). 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 →