Upland, IN (ZIP 46989) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Upland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Upland 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.
Upland has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upland was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46989 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upland, IN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Upland (ZIP 46989) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Upland 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46989 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Upland, IN area (ZIP 46989). 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 →