Princeton, IN (ZIP 47670) has experienced 166 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 floods, 40 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Princeton is floods, with 92 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 30 (33%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $58.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Princeton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Princeton 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.
Princeton 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 Princeton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1989), causing $25M 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 47670 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (92 events), hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, IN, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 47670) has 92 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Princeton has 17 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 $58.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47670 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.3M in property damage in the Princeton, IN area (ZIP 47670). 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 →