Cates, IN (ZIP 47952) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 5 (12%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Cates has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $72.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Cates has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1999.
Cates has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cates was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47952 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cates, IN, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Cates (ZIP 47952) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Cates has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $72.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47952 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Cates, IN area (ZIP 47952). 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 →