South Bend, IN (ZIP 46614) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 82 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for South Bend is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $34.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
South Bend has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
South Bend 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.
South Bend 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 South Bend was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 15, 2016), causing $5.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46614 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Bend, IN, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, South Bend (ZIP 46614) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
South Bend has 13 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 $34.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46614 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.2M in property damage in the South Bend, IN area (ZIP 46614). 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 →