Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Ashley, IN area (ZIP 46705). These include 37 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $407K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Ashley has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $53.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Ashley has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Ashley has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Ashley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashley was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46705 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashley, IN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $407K in property damage.
Yes, Ashley (ZIP 46705) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Ashley has 9 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 $53.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46705 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M 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 $54.4M in property damage in the Ashley, IN area (ZIP 46705). 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 →