Templeton, IN (ZIP 47986) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Templeton is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2019.
Templeton has experienced 5 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 $250.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Templeton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 8, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 47986 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events) and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Templeton, IN, with 6 events documented.
Templeton has 5 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 $250.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47986 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250.3M in property damage in the Templeton, IN area (ZIP 47986). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →