ZIP code 47030, covering Metamora, IN, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 10 (38%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Metamora has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Metamora has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Metamora 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Metamora was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $620K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 4, 2005), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47030 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metamora, IN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Metamora (ZIP 47030) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Metamora has 3 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47030 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Metamora, IN area (ZIP 47030). 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 →