Kokomo, IN (ZIP 46902) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $62M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $36.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Kokomo has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Kokomo has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Kokomo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kokomo was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 22, 1999), causing $14M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2016 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46902 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kokomo, IN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.5K in property damage.
Yes, Kokomo (ZIP 46902) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Kokomo has 18 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 $23.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46902 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62M in property damage in the Kokomo, IN area (ZIP 46902). 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 →