Harlan, IN (ZIP 46743) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $605.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Harlan is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Harlan has experienced 6 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 $105.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Harlan has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Harlan has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harlan 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 46743 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harlan, IN, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Harlan (ZIP 46743) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2011.
Harlan 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 $105.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46743 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 $605.3K in property damage in the Harlan, IN area (ZIP 46743). 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 →