Burnettsville, IN (ZIP 47926) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $127K. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Burnettsville is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Burnettsville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Burnettsville has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Burnettsville 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnettsville was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47926 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnettsville, IN, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Burnettsville (ZIP 47926) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Burnettsville has 8 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47926 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127K in property damage in the Burnettsville, IN area (ZIP 47926). 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 →