ZIP code 47630, covering Newburgh, IN, has 117 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (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 $8.2M 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 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $71.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Newburgh 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Newburgh 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.
Newburgh 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 Newburgh 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 47630 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newburgh, IN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Newburgh (ZIP 47630) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Newburgh has 16 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 $71.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47630 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 $113.4M in property damage in the Newburgh, IN area (ZIP 47630). 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 →