Carlisle, IN (ZIP 47838) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 floods, 32 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carlisle is floods, with 35 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (23%) 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 $39.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Carlisle has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Carlisle has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Carlisle has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 12, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlisle was Flood on Jun 2, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $18.2M in damages. Flood on Jul 8, 2003 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47838 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlisle, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.5M in property damage.
Yes, Carlisle (ZIP 47838) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Carlisle 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 $19.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47838 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.4M in property damage in the Carlisle, IN area (ZIP 47838). 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 →