Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Michigan City, IN area (ZIP 46360). These include 36 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $624K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Michigan City has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
Michigan City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Michigan City has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Michigan City was Flood on Feb 20, 2018, which caused $8.4M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 12, 2012), causing $8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46360 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Michigan City, IN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $624K in property damage.
Yes, Michigan City (ZIP 46360) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Michigan City has 14 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46360 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2018. This event caused $8.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.8M in property damage in the Michigan City, IN area (ZIP 46360). 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 →