Rushville, IN (ZIP 46173) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (63 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $618K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Rushville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $383K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2022.
Rushville 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.
Rushville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 12, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rushville was EF4 Tornado on Jul 9, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 25, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46173 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rushville, IN, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Rushville (ZIP 46173) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $618K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Rushville has 31 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46173 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 9, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.7M in property damage in the Rushville, IN area (ZIP 46173). 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 →