Hazleton, IN (ZIP 47640) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 floods, 13 tornadoes, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
With 81 recorded incidents (68% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (25%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $57.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
Hazleton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Hazleton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $168K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Hazleton 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazleton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47640 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (81 events), tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazleton, IN, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hazleton (ZIP 47640) has 81 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Hazleton has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $57.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47640 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.6M in property damage in the Hazleton, IN area (ZIP 47640). 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 →