Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Hillsdale, IN area (ZIP 47854). These include 75 floods, 34 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 75 recorded incidents (62% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (12%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Hillsdale has experienced 7 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 $907.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Hillsdale has experienced 4 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.
Hillsdale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsdale 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 47854 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (75 events), hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsdale, IN, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hillsdale (ZIP 47854) has 75 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Hillsdale has 7 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 $907.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47854 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 $11.8M in property damage in the Hillsdale, IN area (ZIP 47854). 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 →