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46936 Greentown, IN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Greentown, IN (46936)

Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Greentown, IN area (ZIP 46936). These include 31 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $297.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 309 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $261.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $36M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Greentown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.

❄️ Blizzards

Greentown 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 14, 2021.

🌍 Earthquakes

Greentown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Greentown was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $21M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($14M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Greentown, IN (46936)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46936 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 46936?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greentown, IN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 46936 (Greentown) prone to flooding?

Yes, Greentown (ZIP 46936) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2020.

Has Greentown (46936) ever been hit by a tornado?

Greentown 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 $261.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Greentown, IN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46936 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 46936?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $297.9M in property damage in the Greentown, IN area (ZIP 46936). 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 →

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