Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Muncie, IN area (ZIP 47302). These include 73 hailstorms, 50 floods, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Muncie is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 50 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (28%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $33.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Muncie has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Muncie has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muncie was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47302 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (50 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muncie, IN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Muncie (ZIP 47302) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Muncie has 20 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 $33.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47302 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.8M in property damage in the Muncie, IN area (ZIP 47302). 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 →