ZIP code 46574, covering Walkerton, IN, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.1M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.4M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Walkerton 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.
Walkerton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Walkerton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Walkerton 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 Walkerton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46574 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walkerton, IN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Walkerton (ZIP 46574) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Walkerton has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46574 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.1M in property damage in the Walkerton, IN area (ZIP 46574). 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 →