Nora, IN (ZIP 46260) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 53 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (76 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Floods account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 12 (23%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Nora 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Nora has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 29, 2008.
Nora 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 Nora was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 4, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46260 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (53 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 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nora, IN, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nora (ZIP 46260) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Nora 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46260 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $10.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Nora, IN area (ZIP 46260). 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 →