ZIP code 47861, covering Merom, IN, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Merom is floods, with 35 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $39.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Merom has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Merom has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merom was Flood on Jun 2, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $18.2M in damages. Flood on Jul 8, 2003 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47861 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merom, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.5M in property damage.
Yes, Merom (ZIP 47861) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Merom has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47861 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.2M in property damage in the Merom, IN area (ZIP 47861). 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 →