Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 46144 in Gwynneville, IN. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jun 13, 2022.
Gwynneville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $28.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Gwynneville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Gwynneville has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Gwynneville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 12, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gwynneville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 25, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46144 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gwynneville, IN, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Gwynneville (ZIP 46144) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Gwynneville has 7 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 $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46144 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29M in property damage in the Gwynneville, IN area (ZIP 46144). 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 →