New Waverly, IN (ZIP 46961) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for New Waverly is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 47% 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.
New Waverly has experienced 5 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
New Waverly has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 1957.
New Waverly 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.
New Waverly has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Waverly was EF3 Tornado on May 30, 2004, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 1995), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46961 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Waverly, IN, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.
Yes, New Waverly (ZIP 46961) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 1997.
New Waverly has 5 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46961 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2004. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the New Waverly, IN area (ZIP 46961). 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 →