Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Clinton, IN area (ZIP 47842). These include 71 floods, 45 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 71 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (17%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Clinton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8.5M 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 47842 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (71 events), hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, IN, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11M in property damage.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 47842) has 71 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Clinton has 12 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47842 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Clinton, IN area (ZIP 47842). 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 →