Wabash, IN (ZIP 46992) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $955.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Wabash has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2013.
Wabash 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2019.
Wabash 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 Wabash was EF3 Tornado on May 16, 1968, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 14, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46992 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wabash, IN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Wabash (ZIP 46992) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2019.
Wabash has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $955.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46992 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 1968. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Wabash, IN area (ZIP 46992). 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 →