Pataskala, OH (ZIP 43062) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $153M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 19% 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 $51.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Pataskala has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Pataskala 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.
Pataskala 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.
Pataskala has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pataskala was 1.8" Hail on Oct 4, 2006, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 2006), causing $50M 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 43062 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pataskala, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.1M in property damage.
Yes, Pataskala (ZIP 43062) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Pataskala 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 $51.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43062 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 4, 2006. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $153M in property damage in the Pataskala, OH area (ZIP 43062). 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 →