Hillisburg, IN (ZIP 46041) has experienced 154 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 30 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $273.7M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 617 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hillisburg is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 53% 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 Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $257.8M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $228K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $620.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Hillisburg 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 Hillisburg was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $15M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46041 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (30 events), severe wind events (11 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillisburg, IN, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Hillisburg (ZIP 46041) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $228K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Hillisburg has 31 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 $257.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46041 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 $273.7M in property damage in the Hillisburg, IN area (ZIP 46041). 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 →