ZIP code 47834, covering Brazil, IN, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brazil is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $91M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Brazil has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $25K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2022.
Brazil has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brazil was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 2005), causing $11.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47834 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brazil, IN, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Brazil (ZIP 47834) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Brazil 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 $18.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47834 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 $109.1M in property damage in the Brazil, IN area (ZIP 47834). 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 →