Dyer, IN (ZIP 46311) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K 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.
Dyer has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $24.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Dyer has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Dyer 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dyer was Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 24, 2007), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46311 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dyer, IN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Dyer (ZIP 46311) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Dyer has 10 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46311 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Dyer, IN area (ZIP 46311). 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 →