Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 46571 in Topeka, IN. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Topeka 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.
Topeka has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Topeka has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Topeka has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Topeka was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46571 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topeka, IN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Topeka (ZIP 46571) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $54K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Topeka 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46571 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 $6M in property damage in the Topeka, IN area (ZIP 46571). 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 →