Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 46502 in Atwood, IN. These include 5 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (5 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Atwood has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2014.
Atwood 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Atwood has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 10, 2011.
Atwood has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2000.
Atwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atwood was EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 11, 1998), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46502 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atwood, IN, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Atwood (ZIP 46502) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2000.
Atwood has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46502 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 24, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Atwood, IN area (ZIP 46502). 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 →