Portage, IN (ZIP 46368) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 32 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 21, 2023.
Portage has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Portage has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Portage has experienced 8 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2009.
Portage has experienced 2 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 $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portage 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 46368 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), wildfires (32 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portage, IN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Portage (ZIP 46368) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Portage has 8 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46368 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 $16.9M in property damage in the Portage, IN area (ZIP 46368). 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 →