Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 46537 in Lapaz, IN. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lapaz is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Lapaz 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.
Lapaz has experienced 3 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 $25M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lapaz 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 and state records, ZIP code 46537 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lapaz, IN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Lapaz has 3 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46537 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 Lapaz, IN area (ZIP 46537). 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 →