Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 46784 in Rome City, IN. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Rome City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2016.
Rome City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $25K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2019.
Rome City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Rome City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rome City was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46784 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rome City, IN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $290K in property damage.
Yes, Rome City (ZIP 46784) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Rome City has 8 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46784 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Rome City, IN area (ZIP 46784). 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 →