Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Gary, IN area (ZIP 46408). These include 35 hailstorms, 19 wildfires, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gary is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $960K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Gary has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2014.
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 EF2 Tornado on Jun 30, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 4, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Aug 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46408 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), wildfires (19 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gary, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Gary (ZIP 46408) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2014.
Gary has 12 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46408 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Gary, IN area (ZIP 46408). 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 →