Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Monroe City, IN area (ZIP 47557). These include 79 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $74M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (79 total). Of these, 26 (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 $37.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $36.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Monroe City 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Monroe City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
Monroe City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe City was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 5, 2008), causing $18M in damages. Flood on Jul 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47557 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (79 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe City, IN, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.2M in property damage.
Yes, Monroe City (ZIP 47557) has 79 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Monroe City has 18 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 $36.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47557 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74M in property damage in the Monroe City, IN area (ZIP 47557). 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 →