Dana, IN (ZIP 47847) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dana is floods, with 61 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (8%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Dana has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $557.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dana was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47847 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (61 events), hailstorms (23 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dana, IN, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Dana (ZIP 47847) has 61 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Dana has 8 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 $557.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47847 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 $16.2M in property damage in the Dana, IN area (ZIP 47847). 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 →