Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 47574 in Rome, IN. These include 11 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
With 11 recorded incidents (48% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Rome has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Rome has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2018.
Rome has experienced 2 floods 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 May 16, 2020.
Rome has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Rome has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rome was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 2003), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47574 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rome, IN, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Rome (ZIP 47574) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Rome has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47574 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Rome, IN area (ZIP 47574). 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 →