ZIP code 47714, covering Evansville, IN, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 floods, 44 hailstorms, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $180.7M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 283 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Evansville is floods, with 53 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (42%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $93.5M in documented property damage. 24 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Evansville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Evansville has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evansville was EF3 Tornado on Nov 6, 2005, which caused $65M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 9, 2014), causing $35M in damages. 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 9, 2014 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47714 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (53 events), hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evansville, IN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Evansville (ZIP 47714) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Evansville has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $93.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47714 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 6, 2005. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $180.7M in property damage in the Evansville, IN area (ZIP 47714). 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 →