Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 46940 in La Fontaine, IN. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $966.8K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for La Fontaine is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
La Fontaine has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $925.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
La Fontaine has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
La Fontaine 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.
La Fontaine has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Fontaine was EF3 Tornado on May 16, 1968, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 8, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46940 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Fontaine, IN, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.
Yes, La Fontaine (ZIP 46940) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2019.
La Fontaine has 10 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 $925.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46940 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 1968. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $966.8K in property damage in the La Fontaine, IN area (ZIP 46940). 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 →