ZIP code 46706, covering Auburn, IN, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 45 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $217K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Auburn has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2001.
Auburn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Auburn has experienced 2 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 $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46706 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $217K in property damage.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 46706) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Auburn has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46706 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Auburn, IN area (ZIP 46706). 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 →