ZIP code 43031, covering Johnstown, OH, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Johnstown is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $81.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Johnstown has experienced 9 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 $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Johnstown has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 Jan 11, 1996.
Johnstown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K 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 Jul 7, 2017.
Johnstown 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 Johnstown was EF2 Tornado on Oct 11, 2006, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43031 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnstown, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Johnstown (ZIP 43031) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Johnstown has 14 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 $81.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43031 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 11, 2006. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.8M in property damage in the Johnstown, OH area (ZIP 43031). 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 →