Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 46779 in Pleasant Lake, IN. These include 33 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pleasant Lake is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $192K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Pleasant Lake has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $27.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Pleasant Lake 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.
Pleasant Lake 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.
Pleasant Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Lake was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46779 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Lake, IN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $192K in property damage.
Yes, Pleasant Lake (ZIP 46779) 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.
Pleasant Lake has 6 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 $27.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46779 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 $28.2M in property damage in the Pleasant Lake, IN area (ZIP 46779). 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 →