Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 47949 in Hillsboro, IN. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Hillsboro has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Hillsboro has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Hillsboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsboro was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47949 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsboro, IN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Hillsboro (ZIP 47949) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Hillsboro has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47949 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.8M in property damage in the Hillsboro, IN area (ZIP 47949). 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 →