Saint Paris, OH (ZIP 43072) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2014.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $59K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Saint Paris has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Saint Paris 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.
Saint Paris 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.
Saint Paris has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Paris was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $540K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 8, 2022), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43072 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Paris, OH, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Saint Paris (ZIP 43072) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $59K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Saint Paris has 5 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43072 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $540K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Saint Paris, OH area (ZIP 43072). 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 →