Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the North Salem, IN area (ZIP 46165). These include 34 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
North Salem has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
North Salem 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2013.
North Salem has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 14, 2000.
North Salem has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Salem was EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.6" Hail (Jul 17, 2023), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46165 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Salem, IN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, North Salem (ZIP 46165) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
North Salem has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46165 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2025. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the North Salem, IN area (ZIP 46165). 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 →