ZIP code 46142, covering Greenwood, IN, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.6M. A total of 105 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Greenwood is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 72% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $84.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Greenwood has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwood was EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 20, 2002), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46142 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, IN, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Greenwood (ZIP 46142) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Greenwood has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $84.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46142 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 20, 2002. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.6M in property damage in the Greenwood, IN area (ZIP 46142). 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 →