ZIP code 43085, covering Worthington, OH, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $151.5M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Worthington is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $145M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $289K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
Worthington has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Worthington 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.
Worthington has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1973.
Worthington 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 Worthington was 1.8" Hail on Apr 20, 2003, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Apr 20, 2003), causing $65M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 30, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43085 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthington, OH, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145M in property damage.
Yes, Worthington (ZIP 43085) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $289K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Worthington has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43085 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 20, 2003. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $151.5M in property damage in the Worthington, OH area (ZIP 43085). 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 →