Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 47929 in Chalmers, IN. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chalmers is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2017.
Chalmers has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Chalmers has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Chalmers has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Chalmers 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 Chalmers was Flood on Jan 8, 2008, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 5, 2008), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47929 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chalmers, IN, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Chalmers (ZIP 47929) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Chalmers has 4 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 $655K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47929 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2008. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the Chalmers, IN area (ZIP 47929). 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 →