ZIP code 46406, covering Gary, IN, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 18 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.8M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Gary has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $79.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Gary 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gary was Flash Flood on Sep 17, 2023, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 14, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 17, 2023 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46406 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (21 events), wildfires (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gary, IN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Gary (ZIP 46406) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $79.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Gary has 11 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46406 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2023. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.8M in property damage in the Gary, IN area (ZIP 46406). 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 →