Beech Grove, IN (ZIP 46107) has experienced 168 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 104 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 180 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Beech Grove is hailstorms, with 104 recorded events making up 62% 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 May 20, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (26%) 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 $16.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $41.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Beech Grove has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Beech Grove has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beech Grove was EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 6, 2003), causing $10.6M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46107 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beech Grove, IN, with 104 events documented.
Yes, Beech Grove (ZIP 46107) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Beech Grove 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 $41.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46107 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 20, 2002. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.8M in property damage in the Beech Grove, IN area (ZIP 46107). 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 →