Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Kewanna, IN area (ZIP 46939). These include 32 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 153 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $113K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2005.
Kewanna has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Kewanna has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $162.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Kewanna 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 Kewanna was EF2 Tornado on Sep 1, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 21, 1951), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 21, 1951 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46939 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (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 Kewanna, IN, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $113K in property damage.
Yes, Kewanna (ZIP 46939) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Kewanna has 14 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46939 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 1, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Kewanna, IN area (ZIP 46939). 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 →