Helmer, IN (ZIP 46747) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 4 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $377K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Helmer has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $53.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Helmer 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.
Helmer 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helmer was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46747 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helmer, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $377K in property damage.
Yes, Helmer (ZIP 46747) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Helmer has 9 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 $53.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46747 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.4M in property damage in the Helmer, IN area (ZIP 46747). 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 →