Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Tipton, IN area (ZIP 46072). These include 48 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (45% 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 Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $328K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Tipton 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.
Tipton 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 Tipton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46072 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tipton, IN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Tipton (ZIP 46072) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $328K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Tipton has 24 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 $16.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46072 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the Tipton, IN area (ZIP 46072). 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 →