Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 47840 in Centerpoint, IN. These include 19 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 4 (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 $90.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Centerpoint has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 1988.
Centerpoint 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centerpoint was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 3, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47840 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centerpoint, IN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90.7M in property damage.
Yes, Centerpoint (ZIP 47840) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Centerpoint has 4 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 $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47840 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 $90.8M in property damage in the Centerpoint, IN area (ZIP 47840). 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 →