Linden, IN (ZIP 47955) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M.
With 22 recorded incidents (56% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2023.
Linden has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $310.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Linden has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Linden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Linden 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 Linden was 3" Hail on May 18, 2000, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47955 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linden, IN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Linden (ZIP 47955) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Linden has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $310.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47955 was 3" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 2000. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Linden, IN area (ZIP 47955). 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 →