Marion, IN (ZIP 46953) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $280.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 343 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $278.4M in documented property damage. 9 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 Jan 13, 2013.
Marion has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 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 $250M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. 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 46953 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, IN, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 46953) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Marion has 20 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 $278.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46953 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280.1M in property damage in the Marion, IN area (ZIP 46953). 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 →