Shipshewana, IN (ZIP 46565) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (53% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Shipshewana has experienced 5 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 $30K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 2021.
Shipshewana has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Shipshewana has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $154K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shipshewana was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $322.2K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46565 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shipshewana, IN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Shipshewana (ZIP 46565) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $154K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Shipshewana has 11 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46565 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Shipshewana, IN area (ZIP 46565). 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 →