ZIP code 46229, covering Cumberland, IN, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cumberland is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $35.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Cumberland 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.
Cumberland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cumberland was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2008, which caused $29M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 22, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46229 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cumberland, IN, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Cumberland (ZIP 46229) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $117K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Cumberland has 15 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 $35.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46229 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2008. This event caused $29M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Cumberland, IN area (ZIP 46229). 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 →