Frankton, IN (ZIP 46044) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Frankton is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Frankton has experienced 9 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Frankton has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Frankton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frankton was Flood on Sep 1, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46044 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frankton, IN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Frankton (ZIP 46044) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Frankton has 9 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46044 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Frankton, IN area (ZIP 46044). 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 →