ZIP code 46952, covering Marion, IN, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 93 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marion is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $53.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Marion has experienced 6 floods 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 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 May 2, 2019.
Marion has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Marion 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 Marion was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 6, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46952 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, IN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 46952) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2019.
Marion has 18 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 $53.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46952 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M 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 $54.7M in property damage in the Marion, IN area (ZIP 46952). 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 →