ZIP code 46544, covering Mishawaka, IN, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 72 recorded deaths and 533 injuries.
With 80 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 62 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Mishawaka has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Mishawaka has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
Mishawaka has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mishawaka was EF1 Tornado on Sep 9, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 28, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46544 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mishawaka, IN, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Mishawaka (ZIP 46544) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Mishawaka has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46544 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 9, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Mishawaka, IN area (ZIP 46544). 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 →