Woodburn, IN (ZIP 46797) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Woodburn is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 60% 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 Apr 2, 2025.
Woodburn has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Woodburn has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Woodburn has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Woodburn has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2011.
Woodburn has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodburn was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 25, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46797 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodburn, IN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Woodburn (ZIP 46797) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2011.
Woodburn 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 $50.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46797 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Woodburn, IN area (ZIP 46797). 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 →