Federal records document 171 natural disaster events in the Mount Vernon, IN area (ZIP 47620). These include 83 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.3M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (83 total). Of these, 27 (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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $36.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Mount Vernon has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Mount Vernon has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Vernon was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 9, 2014, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47620 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (83 events), hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Vernon, IN, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.4M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Vernon (ZIP 47620) has 83 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Mount Vernon has 24 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47620 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 9, 2014. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.3M in property damage in the Mount Vernon, IN area (ZIP 47620). 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 →