Winona Lake, IN (ZIP 46590) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2014.
Winona Lake has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2018.
Winona Lake 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 $960K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2007.
Winona Lake has experienced 2 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2008.
Winona Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
Winona Lake has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winona Lake was Flood on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 20, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46590 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winona Lake, IN, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Winona Lake (ZIP 46590) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $960K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2007.
Winona Lake has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $302.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46590 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Winona Lake, IN area (ZIP 46590). 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 →