Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Claypool, IN area (ZIP 46510). These include 38 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Claypool is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 54% 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 18, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Claypool has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Claypool has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
Claypool 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.
Claypool 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Claypool was EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 14, 2000), causing $730K in damages. Flood on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46510 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Claypool, IN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Claypool (ZIP 46510) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Claypool 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46510 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 $5.8M in property damage in the Claypool, IN area (ZIP 46510). 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 →