Whiting, IN (ZIP 46394) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 12 severe wind events, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $608.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (32% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $607M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Whiting has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2012.
Whiting has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whiting was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $253.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 17, 2025), causing $230M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 17, 2023 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46394 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whiting, IN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $607M in property damage.
Yes, Whiting (ZIP 46394) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $607M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Whiting has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46394 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $253.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $608.2M in property damage in the Whiting, IN area (ZIP 46394). 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 →