Greenwood, IN (ZIP 46143) has experienced 148 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $103M. A total of 116 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (99 total). 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (38%) 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.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $99.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 2 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 46143 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, IN, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Greenwood (ZIP 46143) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Greenwood has 22 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 $99.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46143 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 $103M in property damage in the Greenwood, IN area (ZIP 46143). 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 →