Tennyson, IN (ZIP 47637) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tennyson is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Tennyson has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $512K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Tennyson 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.
Tennyson has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Tennyson has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Tennyson 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 Tennyson was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 15, 2005), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47637 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tennyson, IN, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Tennyson (ZIP 47637) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $795K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Tennyson has 9 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 $512K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47637 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Tennyson, IN area (ZIP 47637). 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 →