Saint Joe, IN (ZIP 46785) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $580K.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Joe is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Saint Joe has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Saint Joe 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2011.
Saint Joe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Joe was Flash Flood on May 25, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 21, 2010), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46785 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Joe, IN, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Saint Joe (ZIP 46785) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2011.
Saint Joe has 2 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 $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46785 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 25, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $580K in property damage in the Saint Joe, IN area (ZIP 46785). 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 →