Anderson, IN (ZIP 46011) has experienced 130 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Anderson is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (34%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Anderson has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Anderson has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anderson was 2.8" Hail on May 18, 2000, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 1, 2003), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46011 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anderson, IN, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Anderson (ZIP 46011) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Anderson has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46011 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 2000. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Anderson, IN area (ZIP 46011). 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 →