Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 46926 in Chili, IN. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $806K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2011.
Chili 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 $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
Chili has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2013.
Chili 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 24, 2007.
Chili has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chili was EF1 Tornado on May 13, 1995, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46926 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chili, IN, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Chili (ZIP 46926) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 1997.
Chili 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46926 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1995. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $806K in property damage in the Chili, IN area (ZIP 46926). 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 →