ZIP code 46157, covering Monrovia, IN, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $193.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Monrovia is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (43%) 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 $192.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Monrovia has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $873K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Monrovia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monrovia was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $180M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 1, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jul 7, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46157 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monrovia, IN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Monrovia (ZIP 46157) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $192.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Monrovia has 7 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 $873K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46157 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $180M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $193.2M in property damage in the Monrovia, IN area (ZIP 46157). 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 →