Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 46393 in Wheeler, IN. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Wheeler has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Wheeler 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Wheeler has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Wheeler 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheeler was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2014, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 30, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46393 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheeler, IN, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Wheeler (ZIP 46393) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Wheeler 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46393 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2014. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.7M in property damage in the Wheeler, IN area (ZIP 46393). 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 →