Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Salem, IN area (ZIP 47167). These include 43 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (16%) 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 $71.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2017.
Salem has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Salem has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was EF4 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $55M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 5, 2008), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47167 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (37 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, IN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 47167) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2017.
Salem has 37 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 $71.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47167 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $55M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.3M in property damage in the Salem, IN area (ZIP 47167). 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 →