Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Ober, IN area (ZIP 46534). These include 45 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ober is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 69% 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 $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Ober 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Ober has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2016.
Ober 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 Ober was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Feb 20, 2018), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46534 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ober, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58K in property damage.
Yes, Ober (ZIP 46534) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Ober 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46534 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 $28M in property damage in the Ober, IN area (ZIP 46534). 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 →