this area, (ZIP 42163) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
this area has experienced 10 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $467K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
this area 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2006.
this area has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42163 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 11 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 42163) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2006.
this area has 10 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42163 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 42163). 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 →