Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Muncie, IN area (ZIP 47305). These include 45 floods, 45 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M.
With 45 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (31%) 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 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Muncie has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. 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 Flood on Sep 1, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 14, 2024), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47305 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muncie, IN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Yes, Muncie (ZIP 47305) has 45 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 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47305 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 $15.7M in property damage in the Muncie, IN area (ZIP 47305). 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 →