ZIP code 46160, covering Morgantown, IN, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $223.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morgantown is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $194.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Morgantown has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $28.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Morgantown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morgantown was Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $180M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 20, 2002), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46160 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morgantown, IN, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Morgantown (ZIP 46160) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $194.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Morgantown has 9 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 $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46160 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $180M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $223.5M in property damage in the Morgantown, IN area (ZIP 46160). 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 →