Hilliard, OH (ZIP 43026) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 44 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $192K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Hilliard has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Hilliard has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2013.
Hilliard 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilliard was EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 30, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43026 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilliard, OH, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hilliard (ZIP 43026) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $192K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Hilliard has 11 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43026 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Hilliard, OH area (ZIP 43026). 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 →