Muncie, IN (ZIP 47304) has experienced 118 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 41 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (57 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (29%) 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 Apr 4, 2025.
Muncie has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Muncie has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $77.5K 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 Flood on Sep 1, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 14, 2024), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47304 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (41 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 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 57 events documented.
Yes, Muncie (ZIP 47304) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Muncie has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47304 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.9M in property damage in the Muncie, IN area (ZIP 47304). 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 →