ZIP code 46133, covering Glenwood, IN, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glenwood is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $236K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Glenwood has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 2004.
Glenwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $133K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Glenwood 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.
Glenwood 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenwood 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 46133 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenwood, IN, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Glenwood (ZIP 46133) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $236K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Glenwood has 10 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46133 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Glenwood, IN area (ZIP 46133). 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 →