ZIP code 46307, covering Crown Point, IN, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crown Point is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Crown Point has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Crown Point has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2012.
Crown Point has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crown Point was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2014), causing $10M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46307 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crown Point, IN, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.5K in property damage.
Yes, Crown Point (ZIP 46307) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Crown Point has 22 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 $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46307 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.1M in property damage in the Crown Point, IN area (ZIP 46307). 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 →