Wawaka, IN (ZIP 46794) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wawaka is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Wawaka has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $53.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
Wawaka has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2019.
Wawaka has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Wawaka has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wawaka was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46794 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wawaka, IN, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Wawaka 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 $53.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46794 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.3M in property damage in the Wawaka, IN area (ZIP 46794). 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 →