Buck Creek, IN (ZIP 47924) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2011.
Buck Creek has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2017.
Buck Creek has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $665.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Buck Creek has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 18, 2015.
Buck Creek 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 Buck Creek 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 47924 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buck Creek, IN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.6M in property damage.
Yes, Buck Creek (ZIP 47924) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2011.
Buck Creek has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $665.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47924 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 $23.5M in property damage in the Buck Creek, IN area (ZIP 47924). 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 →