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47871 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (47871)

Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 47871 in this area, . These include 7 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 7 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2018.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2006.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 1978.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Jul 7, 2003, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 16, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (47871)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47871 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 47871?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 7 events documented.

Is ZIP code 47871 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 47871) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2018.

Has this area (47871) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2006.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47871 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2003. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 47871?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 47871). 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 →

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