Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 47884 in Universal, IN. These include 22 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Universal has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $702.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Universal has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Universal 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Universal was Flood on Jul 7, 2003, which caused $7M 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 47884 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Universal, IN, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Universal (ZIP 47884) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Universal has 4 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 $702.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47884 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2003. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Universal, IN area (ZIP 47884). 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 →