Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 47967 in New Richmond, IN. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M.
With 21 recorded incidents (60% 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 20, 2025.
New Richmond has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $193.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
New Richmond has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
New Richmond has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
New Richmond 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 New Richmond was 3" Hail on May 18, 2000, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47967 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Richmond, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, New Richmond (ZIP 47967) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
New Richmond has 7 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 $193.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47967 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 $5.2M in property damage in the New Richmond, IN area (ZIP 47967). 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 →