Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 47989 in Waveland, IN. These include 23 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Waveland is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Waveland 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waveland was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47989 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (12 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waveland, IN, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Waveland (ZIP 47989) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Waveland has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47989 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Waveland, IN area (ZIP 47989). 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 →