Lewis, IN (ZIP 47858) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $357.3K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lewis is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Lewis has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Lewis has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1973.
Lewis 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.
Lewis has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 28, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewis was EF2 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47858 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewis, IN, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Lewis (ZIP 47858) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Lewis 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 $275.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47858 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $357.3K in property damage in the Lewis, IN area (ZIP 47858). 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 →