ZIP code 46532, covering Hamlet, IN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $50.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Hamlet has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Hamlet has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Hamlet 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamlet 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. Flood on Feb 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46532 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamlet, IN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Hamlet (ZIP 46532) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Hamlet has 16 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46532 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 $53M in property damage in the Hamlet, IN area (ZIP 46532). 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 →