Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Fairland, IN area (ZIP 46126). These include 45 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $68M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2006.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $343.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Fairland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $105K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairland was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2006 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46126 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (13 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairland, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Fairland (ZIP 46126) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $343.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Fairland has 15 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 $68M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46126 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.7M in property damage in the Fairland, IN area (ZIP 46126). 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 →