ZIP code 46070, covering Summitville, IN, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Summitville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Summitville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $41K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Summitville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2008.
Summitville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summitville was EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 11, 1998), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46070 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summitville, IN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Summitville (ZIP 46070) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Summitville has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46070 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 20, 2002. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Summitville, IN area (ZIP 46070). 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 →