Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the New Albany, OH area (ZIP 43054). These include 31 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $181.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.1M 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 $78.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $129K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
New Albany has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
New Albany 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.
New Albany 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 New Albany was 2" Hail on Oct 4, 2006, which caused $100M 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 43054 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Albany, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.1M in property damage.
Yes, New Albany (ZIP 43054) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $129K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
New Albany 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 $78.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43054 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Oct 4, 2006. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $181.1M in property damage in the New Albany, OH area (ZIP 43054). 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 →