Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 46760 in Kimmell, IN. These include 29 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Kimmell has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
Kimmell has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2019.
Kimmell has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Kimmell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kimmell was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 24, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46760 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kimmell, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Kimmell (ZIP 46760) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $351K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Kimmell has 10 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46760 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Kimmell, IN area (ZIP 46760). 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 →