Cayuga, IN (ZIP 47928) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Cayuga is floods, with 58 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (10%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Cayuga has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $107.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2013.
Cayuga has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1999.
Cayuga has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cayuga was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $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 47928 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (58 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cayuga, IN, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cayuga (ZIP 47928) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Cayuga has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $107.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47928 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Cayuga, IN area (ZIP 47928). 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 →