State Line, IN (ZIP 47982) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
State Line has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
State Line has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $56.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
State Line has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
State Line has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1953.
The most significant disaster event on record for State Line was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47982 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in State Line, IN, with 11 events documented.
Yes, State Line (ZIP 47982) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
State Line has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47982 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the State Line, IN area (ZIP 47982). 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 →