this area, (ZIP 46796) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $300K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2007.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1990.
this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46796 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 11 events documented.
this area 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46796 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $300K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 46796). 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 →