Paxton, IN (ZIP 47865) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 4 (50%) 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 Jul 19, 2020.
Paxton has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Paxton has experienced 1 tornado 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxton 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 47865 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxton, IN, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Paxton (ZIP 47865) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2020.
Paxton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47865 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 Paxton, IN area (ZIP 47865). 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 →