Speedway, IN (ZIP 46224) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 45 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (74 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (24%) 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 $17.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Speedway has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Speedway has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Speedway was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 4, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46224 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), floods (45 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Speedway, IN, with 74 events documented.
Yes, Speedway (ZIP 46224) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Speedway has 15 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46224 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $10.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.5M in property damage in the Speedway, IN area (ZIP 46224). 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 →