Fairbanks, IN (ZIP 47849) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 5 (28%) 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 Jul 8, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Fairbanks has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $92.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Fairbanks has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1984.
Fairbanks has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairbanks was Flood on Jul 8, 2003, which caused $7.5M 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 47849 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairbanks, IN, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fairbanks (ZIP 47849) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
Fairbanks has 6 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 $92.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47849 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Fairbanks, IN area (ZIP 47849). 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 →