Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 47992 in Westpoint, IN. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Westpoint is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Westpoint has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Westpoint has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2014.
Westpoint has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Westpoint has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westpoint was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $8M in damages. Flood on Jul 5, 2003 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47992 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westpoint, IN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Westpoint (ZIP 47992) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2014.
Westpoint has 10 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47992 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Westpoint, IN area (ZIP 47992). 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 →