Saint Meinrad, IN (ZIP 47577) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Meinrad is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Saint Meinrad has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Saint Meinrad has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 31, 2018.
Saint Meinrad 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.
Saint Meinrad 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 Aug 4, 2022.
Saint Meinrad has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Meinrad was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47577 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Meinrad, IN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Meinrad (ZIP 47577) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Saint Meinrad has 7 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 $250.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 31, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47577 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.4M in property damage in the Saint Meinrad, IN area (ZIP 47577). 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 →