Forest, IN (ZIP 46039) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.9M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 575 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $254.7M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2017.
Forest has experienced 8 floods on record. 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 $124.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Forest has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Forest 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46039 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forest, IN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Forest (ZIP 46039) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Forest has 11 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 $254.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46039 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.9M in property damage in the Forest, IN area (ZIP 46039). 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 →