Sweetser, IN (ZIP 46987) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Sweetser has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Sweetser 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.
Sweetser has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Sweetser 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 Sweetser was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46987 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sweetser, IN, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Sweetser (ZIP 46987) 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.
Sweetser has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46987 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52K in property damage in the Sweetser, IN area (ZIP 46987). 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 →