Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 46063 in Orestes, IN. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Orestes has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Orestes 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.
Orestes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orestes was Flood on Sep 1, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 22, 1999), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46063 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orestes, IN, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Orestes (ZIP 46063) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46063 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Orestes, IN area (ZIP 46063). 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 →