Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 47859 in Marshall, IN. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M.
With 29 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2014.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 Apr 3, 2018.
Marshall has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Marshall has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1964.
Marshall has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marshall was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M 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 47859 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marshall, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Marshall (ZIP 47859) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Marshall has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47859 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Marshall, IN area (ZIP 47859). 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 →