Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 46531 in Grovertown, IN. These include 30 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grovertown is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 67% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Grovertown has experienced 1 blizzard 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 Feb 24, 2007.
Grovertown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grovertown was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46531 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grovertown, IN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Grovertown has 13 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 $50.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46531 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.5M in property damage in the Grovertown, IN area (ZIP 46531). 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 →