Ostrander, OH (ZIP 43061) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ostrander is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Ostrander has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $38.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
Ostrander has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Ostrander has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2007.
Ostrander 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.
Ostrander has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ostrander was EF2 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 14, 2024), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43061 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ostrander, OH, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Ostrander (ZIP 43061) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Ostrander has 6 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43061 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Ostrander, OH area (ZIP 43061). 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 →