Darlington, IN (ZIP 47940) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $98K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Darlington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Darlington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darlington was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47940 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darlington, IN, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Darlington (ZIP 47940) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $98K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Darlington has 9 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47940 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 $26M in property damage in the Darlington, IN area (ZIP 47940). 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 →