Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 46171 in Reelsville, IN. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $964.5K. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $304.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Reelsville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 1988.
Reelsville 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 $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reelsville was Winter Weather on Feb 14, 2016, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 10, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46171 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reelsville, IN, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Reelsville (ZIP 46171) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $304.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Reelsville has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46171 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Feb 14, 2016. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $964.5K in property damage in the Reelsville, IN area (ZIP 46171). 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 →