ZIP code 46979, covering Russiaville, IN, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $301M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 597 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Russiaville is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $36.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $262.7M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2017.
Russiaville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Russiaville 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 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Russiaville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $21M in damages. Flood on Jan 22, 1999 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46979 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russiaville, IN, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Russiaville (ZIP 46979) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Russiaville has 14 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 $262.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46979 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $301M in property damage in the Russiaville, IN area (ZIP 46979). 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 →