Federal records document 176 natural disaster events in the Lafayette, IN area (ZIP 47905). These include 76 hailstorms, 50 floods, and 35 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 53 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lafayette is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
There have been 50 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (26%) 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 $24.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2021.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $446.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Lafayette 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lafayette was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $8M in damages. Flood on Jul 5, 2003 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47905 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (50 events), tornadoes (35 events), severe wind events (13 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lafayette, IN, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Lafayette (ZIP 47905) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2021.
Lafayette has 35 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47905 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Lafayette, IN area (ZIP 47905). 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 →