ZIP code 47885, covering Sandford, IN, has 170 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 62 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sandford is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Floods account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 14 (23%) 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 $109.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Sandford has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Sandford 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.
Sandford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 16, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandford was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 7, 2003), causing $7M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47885 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (62 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandford, IN, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Sandford (ZIP 47885) has 62 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Sandford has 16 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47885 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.9M in property damage in the Sandford, IN area (ZIP 47885). 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 →