West Lebanon, IN (ZIP 47991) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M.
With 30 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 8, 2015.
West Lebanon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1974.
West Lebanon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Lebanon was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), 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 47991 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Lebanon, IN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, West Lebanon (ZIP 47991) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
West Lebanon has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47991 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 $12.9M in property damage in the West Lebanon, IN area (ZIP 47991). 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 →