ZIP code 46052, covering Lebanon, IN, has 164 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 29 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.9M. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (95 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $52.7M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Lebanon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
Lebanon has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lebanon was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46052 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lebanon, IN, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5K in property damage.
Yes, Lebanon (ZIP 46052) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Lebanon has 29 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 $52.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46052 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.9M in property damage in the Lebanon, IN area (ZIP 46052). 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 →