Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 47921 in Boswell, IN. These include 28 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Boswell has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Boswell has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Boswell 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 Boswell was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Jun 14, 2010), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47921 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boswell, IN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Boswell (ZIP 47921) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Boswell has 7 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47921 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 $12.5M in property damage in the Boswell, IN area (ZIP 47921). 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 →