Bremen, IN (ZIP 46506) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 316 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $42.5M in documented property damage. 34 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bremen has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $382K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Bremen has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2013.
Bremen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bremen was EF3 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $11M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46506 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bremen, IN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Bremen (ZIP 46506) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $382K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Bremen has 21 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 $42.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46506 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the Bremen, IN area (ZIP 46506). 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 →