Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 47855 in Hymera, IN. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Hymera is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2020.
Hymera has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Hymera has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hymera 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 47855 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hymera, IN, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Hymera (ZIP 47855) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Hymera has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47855 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 Hymera, IN area (ZIP 47855). 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 →