Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 46104 in Arlington, IN. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arlington is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $31.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Arlington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Arlington has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Arlington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2021.
Arlington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 12, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 9, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46104 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, IN, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 46104) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Arlington has 14 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 $31.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46104 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Arlington, IN area (ZIP 46104). 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 →