Colfax, IN (ZIP 46035) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colfax is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Colfax 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Colfax has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 2015.
Colfax has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colfax was 1.8" Hail on May 18, 2000, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46035 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colfax, IN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Colfax (ZIP 46035) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Colfax has 10 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46035 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 2000. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Colfax, IN area (ZIP 46035). 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 →