Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Montpelier, IN area (ZIP 47359). These include 48 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 62 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Montpelier is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Montpelier has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $50.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Montpelier has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Montpelier has experienced 1 blizzard 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Montpelier 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montpelier was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 11, 1965), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Feb 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47359 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montpelier, IN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55.5K in property damage.
Yes, Montpelier (ZIP 47359) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
Montpelier has 6 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 $50.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47359 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M 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 $51.8M in property damage in the Montpelier, IN area (ZIP 47359). 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 →