Buffalo, IN (ZIP 47925) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $257K.
With 7 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Buffalo has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $232K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Buffalo has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was Flood on Feb 20, 2018, which caused $230K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47925 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, IN, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 47925) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $232K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47925 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2018. This event caused $230K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257K in property damage in the Buffalo, IN area (ZIP 47925). 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 →