Galveston, IN (ZIP 46932) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Galveston 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Galveston 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galveston was EF3 Tornado on May 30, 2004, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2017), causing $1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 6, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46932 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galveston, IN, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Galveston (ZIP 46932) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Galveston has 15 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46932 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2004. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Galveston, IN area (ZIP 46932). 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 →