Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 46049 in Kempton, IN. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $281.1M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 606 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Kempton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $279.8M in documented property damage. 24 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Kempton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Kempton has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Kempton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2015.
Kempton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kempton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M 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 46049 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kempton, IN, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Kempton (ZIP 46049) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Kempton has 10 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 $279.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46049 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 $281.1M in property damage in the Kempton, IN area (ZIP 46049). 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 →