ZIP code 46619, covering South Bend, IN, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Jul 20, 2023.
South Bend has experienced 10 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.
South Bend has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2001.
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 5 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 $520K 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 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 Oct 24, 2001, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 9, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 28, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46619 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Bend, IN, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, South Bend (ZIP 46619) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
South Bend has 6 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46619 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 24, 2001. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the South Bend, IN area (ZIP 46619). 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 →