ZIP code 46031, covering Atlanta, IN, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $33.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Atlanta has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Atlanta has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2015.
Atlanta has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46031 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, IN, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 46031) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Atlanta has 19 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 $33.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46031 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40M in property damage in the Atlanta, IN area (ZIP 46031). 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 →