Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 46513 in Donaldson, IN. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Donaldson is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Donaldson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Donaldson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Donaldson was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 46513 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Donaldson, IN, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Donaldson has 6 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46513 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.1M in property damage in the Donaldson, IN area (ZIP 46513). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →