Oaklandon, IN (ZIP 46236) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $135.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (29%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $34.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
Oaklandon 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 Jun 22, 2010.
Oaklandon 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 Oaklandon 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 46236 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oaklandon, IN, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135.5K in property damage.
Yes, Oaklandon (ZIP 46236) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Oaklandon has 17 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 $34.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46236 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 $56.6M in property damage in the Oaklandon, IN area (ZIP 46236). 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 →