Star City, IN (ZIP 46985) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $643.8K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 151 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Star City is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Star City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $257.8K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1974.
Star City has experienced 2 blizzards 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.
Star City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Star City was Flood on Feb 20, 2018, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 16, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46985 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Star City, IN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $111K in property damage.
Yes, Star City (ZIP 46985) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Star City has 8 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 $257.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46985 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2018. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $643.8K in property damage in the Star City, IN area (ZIP 46985). 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 →