Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Mecca, IN area (ZIP 47860). These include 51 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M.
With 51 recorded incidents (73% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (20%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Mecca has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Mecca has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mecca was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 22, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47860 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mecca, IN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.9M in property damage.
Yes, Mecca (ZIP 47860) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Mecca has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47860 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Mecca, IN area (ZIP 47860). 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 →