Leo, IN (ZIP 46765) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Leo has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Leo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $535.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Leo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Leo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Leo 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leo was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 14, 2000), causing $310K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46765 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leo, IN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Leo (ZIP 46765) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2003.
Leo has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $535.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46765 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Leo, IN area (ZIP 46765). 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 →