ZIP code 46250, covering Castleton, IN, has 165 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 51 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 98 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Castleton is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $144K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 10 (20%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% 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.
Castleton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $35.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Castleton has experienced 2 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.
Castleton 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 Castleton 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. EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46250 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), floods (51 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castleton, IN, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $144K in property damage.
Yes, Castleton (ZIP 46250) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
Castleton has 9 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 $35.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46250 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 $54.2M in property damage in the Castleton, IN area (ZIP 46250). 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 →