Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 47848 in Dugger, IN. These include 12 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% 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 $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Dugger has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dugger was Flood on Jul 8, 2003, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 16, 2025), causing $1.1M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47848 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dugger, IN, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Dugger (ZIP 47848) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Dugger has 3 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47848 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2003. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Dugger, IN area (ZIP 47848). 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 →