Wanatah, IN (ZIP 46390) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 20 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Wanatah has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K 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.
Wanatah 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wanatah was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46390 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wanatah, IN, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Wanatah 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46390 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 $26.6M in property damage in the Wanatah, IN area (ZIP 46390). 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 →