Fort Wayne, IN (ZIP 46818) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Wayne is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2001.
Fort Wayne has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Fort Wayne has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fort Wayne 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.
Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 26, 2001), causing $6.5M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46818 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Wayne, IN, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Wayne (ZIP 46818) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fort Wayne has 11 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46818 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 $15.7M in property damage in the Fort Wayne, IN area (ZIP 46818). 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 →