Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 47853 in Harmony, IN. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2020.
Harmony has experienced 2 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2005.
Harmony 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 Harmony was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47853 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harmony, IN, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Harmony (ZIP 47853) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2020.
Harmony has 2 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47853 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Harmony, IN area (ZIP 47853). 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 →