Montezuma, IN (ZIP 47862) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 11 (14%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Montezuma has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $827.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Montezuma has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Montezuma has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montezuma 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 47862 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (77 events), hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montezuma, IN, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Montezuma (ZIP 47862) has 77 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Montezuma has 5 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 $827.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47862 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Montezuma, IN area (ZIP 47862). 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 →