Butler, IN (ZIP 46721) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 29 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Butler has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $701K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Butler has experienced 5 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Butler has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was Flash Flood on May 25, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 21, 2010), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46721 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, IN, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 46721) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $701K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Butler has 5 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 $155K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46721 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 25, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Butler, IN area (ZIP 46721). 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 →