ZIP code 47882, covering Sullivan, IN, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (17%) 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. 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 $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $19.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Sullivan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Sullivan has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sullivan was Flood on Jun 2, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $18.2M in damages. Flood on Jul 8, 2003 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47882 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (46 events), hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sullivan, IN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.6M in property damage.
Yes, Sullivan (ZIP 47882) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sullivan has 12 recorded tornado events 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 $19.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47882 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.6M in property damage in the Sullivan, IN area (ZIP 47882). 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 →