Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 46573 in Wakarusa, IN. These include 12 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 65 recorded deaths and 542 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wakarusa is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $14.3M in documented property damage. 62 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
Wakarusa has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Wakarusa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $616K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Wakarusa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wakarusa was EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 16, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46573 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wakarusa, IN, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Wakarusa (ZIP 46573) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $616K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Wakarusa has 12 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 $14.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46573 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Wakarusa, IN area (ZIP 46573). 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 →