Fishers, IN (ZIP 46038) has experienced 172 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 54 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fishers is hailstorms, with 99 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $144K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 11 (20%) 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 $38.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
Fishers has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fishers has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $135.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
Fishers has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fishers was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $33M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 1, 2003), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46038 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), floods (54 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fishers, IN, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $144K in property damage.
Yes, Fishers (ZIP 46038) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
Fishers 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46038 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $33M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.6M in property damage in the Fishers, IN area (ZIP 46038). 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 →