Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 46742 in Hamilton, IN. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Hamilton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Hamilton has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Hamilton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Hamilton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 23, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46742 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, IN, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 46742) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2010.
Hamilton has 6 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46742 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Hamilton, IN area (ZIP 46742). 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 →