Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Fowler, IN area (ZIP 47944). These include 42 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $256.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 77 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fowler is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $251M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Fowler has experienced 5 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 Jun 4, 2011.
Fowler has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fowler was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 21, 2018), causing $3M in damages. 4.2" Hail on Jun 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47944 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fowler, IN, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Fowler (ZIP 47944) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Fowler has 19 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 $251M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47944 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $256.6M in property damage in the Fowler, IN area (ZIP 47944). 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 →