Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 43037 in Martinsburg, OH. These include 27 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $765.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Martinsburg is blizzards, with 27 recorded events making up 82% 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.
Martinsburg has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2012.
Martinsburg 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.
Martinsburg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martinsburg 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 43037 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martinsburg, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $765.7M in property damage.
Yes, Martinsburg (ZIP 43037) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43037 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 $765.7M in property damage in the Martinsburg, OH area (ZIP 43037). 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 →