Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 46348 in La Crosse, IN. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 21 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
La Crosse has experienced 5 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2015.
La Crosse has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
La Crosse has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
La Crosse has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Crosse was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 20, 2018), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46348 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Crosse, IN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, La Crosse (ZIP 46348) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
La Crosse has 5 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46348 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 $30.1M in property damage in the La Crosse, IN area (ZIP 46348). 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 →