Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 46986 in Swayzee, IN. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 287 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.7M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Swayzee has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Swayzee has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Swayzee 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.
Swayzee has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swayzee was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 11, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46986 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swayzee, IN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Swayzee (ZIP 46986) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Swayzee has 12 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 $250.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46986 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 $250.8M in property damage in the Swayzee, IN area (ZIP 46986). 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 →