Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 47965 in New Market, IN. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Market is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
New Market has experienced 8 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
New Market 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.
New Market has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Market was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 13, 1995), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47965 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Market, IN, with 17 events documented.
Yes, New Market (ZIP 47965) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $12.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 1999.
New Market has 8 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47965 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the New Market, IN area (ZIP 47965). 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 →