Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Galena, OH area (ZIP 43021). These include 33 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $160.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $80M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $79.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Galena has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2018.
Galena has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $171K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Galena 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.
Galena 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galena was 1.8" Hail on Apr 20, 2003, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 2006), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43021 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galena, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80M in property damage.
Yes, Galena (ZIP 43021) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2018.
Galena has 12 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 $79.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43021 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 20, 2003. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $160.5M in property damage in the Galena, OH area (ZIP 43021). 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 →