Ambia, IN (ZIP 47917) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ambia is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Ambia has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Ambia has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Ambia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ambia was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 21, 2018), causing $3M in damages. 4.2" Hail on Jun 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47917 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ambia, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ambia (ZIP 47917) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Ambia has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47917 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Ambia, IN area (ZIP 47917). 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 →