Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 46377 in Shelby, IN. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2006.
Shelby 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 $680K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Shelby has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2008.
Shelby has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 2 fatalities have 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 Shelby was Flood on Sep 15, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 15, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46377 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby, IN, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Shelby (ZIP 46377) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2008.
Shelby 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 $680K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46377 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Shelby, IN area (ZIP 46377). 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 →