Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 46746 in Howe, IN. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Howe is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Howe has experienced 5 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 $30K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 2021.
Howe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Howe 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howe was 1.8" Hail on Apr 12, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46746 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howe, IN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Howe (ZIP 46746) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Howe has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46746 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 12, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Howe, IN area (ZIP 46746). 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 →