Orland, IN (ZIP 46776) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 4 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $251.6M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 202 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (45% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $250.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Orland 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.
Orland has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2003.
Orland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Orland 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orland was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 12, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46776 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orland, IN, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250.3M in property damage.
Yes, Orland (ZIP 46776) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2009.
Orland has 9 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 $250.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46776 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $251.6M in property damage in the Orland, IN area (ZIP 46776). 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 →