Young America, IN (ZIP 46998) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Young America is tornadoes, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $214K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
Young America has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Young America has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 1988.
Young America 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Young America was Flood on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46998 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Young America, IN, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $214K in property damage.
Yes, Young America (ZIP 46998) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Young America has 7 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 $214K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46998 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Young America, IN area (ZIP 46998). 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 →