Lagrange, IN (ZIP 46761) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lagrange is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 46% 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 $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Lagrange 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.
Lagrange has experienced 3 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.
Lagrange 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Lagrange has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lagrange was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1961), causing $2.5M 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 46761 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lagrange, IN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Lagrange (ZIP 46761) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Lagrange has 18 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46761 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Lagrange, IN area (ZIP 46761). 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 →