Wheatfield, IN (ZIP 46392) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Wheatfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Wheatfield has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Wheatfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheatfield was Flood on Feb 20, 2018, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46392 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheatfield, IN, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Wheatfield (ZIP 46392) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Wheatfield has 15 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46392 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2018. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Wheatfield, IN area (ZIP 46392). 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 →