ZIP code 46040, covering Fortville, IN, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (32 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Fortville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
Fortville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fortville was EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 29, 2009), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46040 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fortville, IN, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Fortville (ZIP 46040) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Fortville has 18 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 $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46040 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 20, 2002. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Fortville, IN area (ZIP 46040). 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 →