Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 47990 in Waynetown, IN. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Waynetown 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Waynetown has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Waynetown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Waynetown 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.
Waynetown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynetown was EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47990 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynetown, IN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Waynetown (ZIP 47990) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Waynetown 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47990 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Waynetown, IN area (ZIP 47990). 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 →