ZIP code 47807, covering Terre Haute, IN, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $112.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Terre Haute is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (21%) 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 $108.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Terre Haute has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Terre Haute has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Terre Haute has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2022.
Terre Haute has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 16, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Terre Haute was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 7, 2003), causing $7M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47807 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (43 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Terre Haute, IN, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Terre Haute (ZIP 47807) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $108.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Terre Haute has 7 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47807 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $112.9M in property damage in the Terre Haute, IN area (ZIP 47807). 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 →