Federal records document 190 natural disaster events in the Owensville, IN area (ZIP 47665). These include 92 floods, 57 hailstorms, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Owensville is floods, with 92 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 34 (37%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Hailstorms account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Owensville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Owensville 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.
Owensville 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 Owensville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 28, 2017), causing $3.2M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47665 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (92 events), hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Owensville, IN, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Owensville (ZIP 47665) has 92 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Owensville has 23 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 $34.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47665 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.6M in property damage in the Owensville, IN area (ZIP 47665). 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 →