Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 46111 in Brooklyn, IN. These include 25 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $192.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 12 (48%) 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 $192.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Brooklyn has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooklyn was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $180M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 1, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jul 7, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46111 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (20 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn, IN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $192.3M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 46111) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $192.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Brooklyn has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46111 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $180M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $192.8M in property damage in the Brooklyn, IN area (ZIP 46111). 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 →