ZIP code 47909, covering Zcta 47909, IN, has 150 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 33 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (63 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (24%) 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 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Zcta 47909 has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Zcta 47909 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 Zcta 47909 was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $8M in damages. 3" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47909 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (42 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 47909, IN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 47909 (ZIP 47909) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Zcta 47909 has 33 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47909 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 $37.3M in property damage in the Zcta 47909, IN area (ZIP 47909). 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 →