ZIP code 47933, covering Crawfordsville, IN, has 128 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.2M. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 130 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (80 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $62.1M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Crawfordsville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Crawfordsville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2007.
Crawfordsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crawfordsville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47933 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crawfordsville, IN, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Crawfordsville (ZIP 47933) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Crawfordsville has 28 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 $62.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47933 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.2M in property damage in the Crawfordsville, IN area (ZIP 47933). 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 →