ZIP code 43022, covering Gambier, OH, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $766.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gambier is blizzards, with 27 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (78%) 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 $765.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Gambier has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Gambier has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2000.
Gambier has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Gambier has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gambier was Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43022 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gambier, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $765.7M in property damage.
Yes, Gambier (ZIP 43022) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Gambier has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $710K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43022 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 7, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $766.8M in property damage in the Gambier, OH area (ZIP 43022). 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 →