Ashley, OH (ZIP 43003) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Ashley has experienced 7 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1992.
Ashley has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Ashley has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Ashley has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Ashley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashley was EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43003 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashley, OH, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Ashley (ZIP 43003) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Ashley has 7 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 $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43003 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Ashley, OH area (ZIP 43003). 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 →