Albion, IN (ZIP 46701) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Albion is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $306K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Albion has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Albion has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2019.
Albion has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Albion has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albion was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1992), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46701 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albion, IN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $306K in property damage.
Yes, Albion (ZIP 46701) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $375K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Albion has 10 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 $51.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46701 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. 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 $51.9M in property damage in the Albion, IN area (ZIP 46701). 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 →