Garrett, IN (ZIP 46738) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (29 total). 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.
Garrett has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2000.
Garrett 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.
Garrett has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garrett was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 14, 2000), causing $310K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46738 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garrett, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $217K in property damage.
Yes, Garrett (ZIP 46738) 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.
Garrett has 5 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46738 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 $25.9M in property damage in the Garrett, IN area (ZIP 46738). 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 →