Poneto, IN (ZIP 46781) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $131.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Poneto has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Poneto has experienced 3 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 $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2013.
Poneto 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 $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
Poneto has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poneto was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46781 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poneto, IN, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131.5K in property damage.
Yes, Poneto (ZIP 46781) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
Poneto has 8 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 $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46781 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Poneto, IN area (ZIP 46781). 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 →