North Manchester, IN (ZIP 46962) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 30 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
North Manchester has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
North Manchester has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2011.
North Manchester 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 North Manchester was EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 2000, which caused $730K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 14, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46962 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Manchester, IN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, North Manchester (ZIP 46962) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $875K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2011.
North Manchester has 15 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46962 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 $2.9M in property damage in the North Manchester, IN area (ZIP 46962). 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 →