Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Hobart, IN area (ZIP 46342). These include 41 hailstorms, 30 wildfires, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $895K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Hobart 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Hobart 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 Hobart was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2014, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 30, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46342 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), wildfires (30 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobart, IN, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Hobart (ZIP 46342) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Hobart has 12 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46342 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2014. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Hobart, IN area (ZIP 46342). 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 →