Somerville, IN (ZIP 47683) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (13 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Somerville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Somerville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Somerville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Somerville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Somerville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerville was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2012, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 1, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47683 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerville, IN, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Somerville (ZIP 47683) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Somerville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47683 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 31, 2012. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Somerville, IN area (ZIP 47683). 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 →