Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Gas City, IN area (ZIP 46933). These include 38 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Gas City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Gas City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Gas City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Gas City 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 Gas City was EF4 Tornado on Mar 6, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 2011), 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 46933 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gas City, IN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5K in property damage.
Yes, Gas City (ZIP 46933) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Gas City has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46933 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 6, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Gas City, IN area (ZIP 46933). 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 →