ZIP code 47906, covering West Lafayette, IN, has 143 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 44 floods, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $281.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (62 total). 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (25%) 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 $24.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $256.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
West Lafayette has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
West 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 West Lafayette was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jul 5, 2003 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47906 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (44 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (8 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 West Lafayette, IN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, West Lafayette (ZIP 47906) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
West Lafayette has 27 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 $256.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47906 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $281.4M in property damage in the West Lafayette, IN area (ZIP 47906). 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 →