ZIP code 46259, covering Acton, IN, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.3M. A total of 114 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Acton is hailstorms, with 95 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $84.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Acton has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Acton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Acton was EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 2002, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2006 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46259 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Acton, IN, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Acton (ZIP 46259) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Acton has 14 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 $84.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46259 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 20, 2002. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.3M in property damage in the Acton, IN area (ZIP 46259). 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 →