ZIP code 47135, covering Laconia, IN, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laconia is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Laconia has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Laconia has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
Laconia has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Laconia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laconia was Flood on Feb 22, 2018, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47135 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laconia, IN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Laconia (ZIP 47135) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Laconia has 9 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47135 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 22, 2018. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Laconia, IN area (ZIP 47135). 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 →