Valparaiso, IN (ZIP 46383) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Valparaiso has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $385K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Valparaiso 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.
Valparaiso has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valparaiso was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 19, 2009), causing $1.5M 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 46383 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valparaiso, IN, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Valparaiso (ZIP 46383) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Valparaiso has 11 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46383 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 $29.1M in property damage in the Valparaiso, IN area (ZIP 46383). 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 →