ZIP code 47879, covering Shelburn, IN, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Shelburn is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (30%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Shelburn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2019.
Shelburn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1984.
Shelburn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelburn 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 47879 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelburn, IN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Shelburn (ZIP 47879) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Shelburn has 5 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 $340K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47879 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 $9.7M in property damage in the Shelburn, IN area (ZIP 47879). 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 →