Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 47833 in Bowling Green, IN. These include 21 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $99.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 $99.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2012.
Bowling Green has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1989.
Bowling Green has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowling Green was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 7, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 2, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47833 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowling Green, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $99.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bowling Green (ZIP 47833) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $99.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Bowling Green has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47833 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $90M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $99.7M in property damage in the Bowling Green, IN area (ZIP 47833). 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 →