Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Churubusco, IN area (ZIP 46723). These include 35 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $977.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 2 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Churubusco has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $627.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Churubusco has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Churubusco has experienced 3 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Churubusco has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Churubusco was Flash Flood on May 27, 2022, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46723 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Churubusco, IN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Churubusco (ZIP 46723) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Churubusco has 8 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 $627.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46723 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2022. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $977.5K in property damage in the Churubusco, IN area (ZIP 46723). 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 →