Bloomingdale, IN (ZIP 47832) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Bloomingdale is floods, with 48 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (15%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2014.
Bloomingdale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1999.
Bloomingdale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Bloomingdale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomingdale was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 22, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47832 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (48 events), hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomingdale, IN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomingdale (ZIP 47832) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Bloomingdale has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $365K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47832 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Bloomingdale, IN area (ZIP 47832). 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 →