Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 46946 in Liberty Mills, IN. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (39% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Liberty Mills has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Liberty Mills has experienced 2 blizzards 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 Dec 26, 2008.
Liberty Mills has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Liberty Mills has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty Mills was EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 2000, which caused $730K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 17, 1963), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46946 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty Mills, IN, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Liberty Mills (ZIP 46946) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2009.
Liberty Mills has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46946 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 2000. This event caused $730K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Liberty Mills, IN area (ZIP 46946). 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 →