ZIP code 47558, covering Montgomery, IN, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Montgomery is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (25%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Montgomery has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Montgomery has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery was Flood on Jul 10, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47558 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, IN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 47558) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Montgomery has 20 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47558 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Montgomery, IN area (ZIP 47558). 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 →