New Ross, IN (ZIP 47968) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 35 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Ross is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
New Ross has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $56.2M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
New Ross has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
New Ross 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 Ross was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 13, 1995 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47968 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Ross, IN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, New Ross (ZIP 47968) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
New Ross has 10 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 $56.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47968 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.2M in property damage in the New Ross, IN area (ZIP 47968). 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 →