Hagerstown, IN (ZIP 47346) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $122.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Hagerstown has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Hagerstown has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2016.
Hagerstown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $282.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1998.
Hagerstown has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Hagerstown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hagerstown was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 2, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47346 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hagerstown, IN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $122.5K in property damage.
Yes, Hagerstown (ZIP 47346) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Hagerstown has 4 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 $282.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47346 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $620K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Hagerstown, IN area (ZIP 47346). 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 →