Thayer, IN (ZIP 46381) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Thayer has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Thayer 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.
Thayer 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 Thayer was EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1963, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 15, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46381 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thayer, IN, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Thayer (ZIP 46381) 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.
Thayer has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46381 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1963. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Thayer, IN area (ZIP 46381). 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 →