Federal records document 143 natural disaster events in the Rockport, IN area (ZIP 47635). These include 70 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.1M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (70 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Rockport 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.
Rockport 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 Rockport was EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $11.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $6M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47635 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (32 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockport, IN, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Rockport (ZIP 47635) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Rockport has 12 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47635 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $11.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.1M in property damage in the Rockport, IN area (ZIP 47635). 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 →