Falmouth, IN (ZIP 46127) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Falmouth is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 45% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Falmouth has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Falmouth has experienced 5 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1973.
Falmouth has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Falmouth has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Falmouth has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falmouth was EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $620K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46127 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falmouth, IN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Falmouth (ZIP 46127) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Falmouth has 5 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46127 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Falmouth, IN area (ZIP 46127). 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 →