ZIP code 46928, covering Fairmount, IN, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $253.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 296 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fairmount is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Fairmount has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $609K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Fairmount has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Fairmount 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.
Fairmount has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairmount was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 11, 1998), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jan 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46928 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairmount, IN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Fairmount (ZIP 46928) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $609K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Fairmount has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46928 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253.1M in property damage in the Fairmount, IN area (ZIP 46928). 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 →