ZIP code 46172, covering Roachdale, IN, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Roachdale is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2015.
Roachdale has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Roachdale 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.
Roachdale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Roachdale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roachdale was EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46172 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roachdale, IN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Roachdale (ZIP 46172) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Roachdale has 11 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46172 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Roachdale, IN area (ZIP 46172). 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 →