ZIP code 46235, covering Zcta 46235, IN, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 119 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 46235 is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 May 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (36%) 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 $19.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $36.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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.
Zcta 46235 has experienced 4 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 Jun 22, 2010.
Zcta 46235 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 Zcta 46235 was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2008, which caused $29M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 6, 2003), causing $10.6M in damages. Flood on Apr 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46235 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (4 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 Zcta 46235, IN, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 46235 (ZIP 46235) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Zcta 46235 has 16 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 $36.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46235 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 $57.8M in property damage in the Zcta 46235, IN area (ZIP 46235). 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 →