Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Osceola, IN area (ZIP 46561). These include 53 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 40 recorded deaths and 255 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Osceola is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Osceola has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Osceola has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Osceola 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.
Osceola has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Osceola 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 Osceola was EF2 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 15, 2008), causing $1.3M 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 46561 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osceola, IN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Osceola (ZIP 46561) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Osceola has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46561 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 24, 2001. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Osceola, IN area (ZIP 46561). 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 →