Greenfield, IN (ZIP 46140) has experienced 168 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $105.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (99 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (29%) 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 $101.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Greenfield has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
Greenfield has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenfield was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2008, which caused $29M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46140 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (38 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenfield, IN, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Greenfield (ZIP 46140) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Greenfield has 38 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 $101.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46140 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2008. This event caused $29M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $105.1M in property damage in the Greenfield, IN area (ZIP 46140). 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 →