Avilla, IN (ZIP 46710) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Avilla is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (15%) 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 $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Avilla 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.
Avilla has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Avilla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avilla was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46710 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avilla, IN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $521K in property damage.
Yes, Avilla (ZIP 46710) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Avilla has 11 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 $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46710 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 $53.4M in property damage in the Avilla, IN area (ZIP 46710). 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 →