Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 46186 in Wilkinson, IN. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Wilkinson has experienced 4 blizzards 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 $80K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
Wilkinson has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 1999.
Wilkinson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilkinson was EF2 Tornado on Jun 11, 1998, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 17, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46186 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilkinson, IN, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Wilkinson (ZIP 46186) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 1999.
Wilkinson has 11 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46186 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 1998. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Wilkinson, IN area (ZIP 46186). 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 →