Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Argos, IN area (ZIP 46501). These include 24 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Argos is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Argos has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $491K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Argos has experienced 3 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 $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2013.
Argos has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Argos was EF1 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46501 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Argos, IN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Argos (ZIP 46501) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $491K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Argos has 17 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46501 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2025. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Argos, IN area (ZIP 46501). 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 →