Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 46391 in Westville, IN. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Westville is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $504K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Westville has experienced 9 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Westville has experienced 9 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.
Westville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westville was EF2 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $1.5M 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 46391 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westville, IN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $504K in property damage.
Yes, Westville (ZIP 46391) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Westville has 9 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46391 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Westville, IN area (ZIP 46391). 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 →