ZIP code 46268, covering New Augusta, IN, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 44 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Augusta is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (25%) 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 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
New Augusta has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 29, 2008.
New Augusta 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 New Augusta 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 46268 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (44 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Augusta, IN, with 48 events documented.
Yes, New Augusta (ZIP 46268) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
New Augusta has 11 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46268 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 $25.9M in property damage in the New Augusta, IN area (ZIP 46268). 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 →