ZIP code 47660, covering Oakland City, IN, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Oakland City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Oakland City has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland City was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2012, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 15, 2025), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47660 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland City, IN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Oakland City (ZIP 47660) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Oakland City has 17 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47660 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 31, 2012. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Oakland City, IN area (ZIP 47660). 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 →