Fowlerton, IN (ZIP 46930) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Fowlerton has experienced 5 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Fowlerton has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Fowlerton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fowlerton was EF1 Tornado on Jun 11, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 21, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46930 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fowlerton, IN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Fowlerton (ZIP 46930) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Fowlerton has 5 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46930 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Fowlerton, IN area (ZIP 46930). 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 →