Sunbury, OH (ZIP 43074) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $34M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Sunbury has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Sunbury has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 Feb 1, 2011.
Sunbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2010.
Sunbury 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunbury was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43074 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunbury, OH, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Yes, Sunbury (ZIP 43074) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Sunbury has 14 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 $34M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43074 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.4M in property damage in the Sunbury, OH area (ZIP 43074). 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 →