Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Westerville, OH area (ZIP 43081). These include 48 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $325.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Westerville has experienced 10 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 $78.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Westerville 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.
Westerville 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 Westerville was 2" Hail on Oct 4, 2006, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 20, 2003), causing $80M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Apr 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($65M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43081 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westerville, OH, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245.1M in property damage.
Yes, Westerville (ZIP 43081) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Westerville has 10 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 $78.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43081 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 $325.8M in property damage in the Westerville, OH area (ZIP 43081). 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 →