Orient, OH (ZIP 43146) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Orient has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Orient has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Orient 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.
Orient has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orient was EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 10, 1986), causing $2.5M 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 43146 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orient, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Orient (ZIP 43146) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Orient has 10 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43146 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Orient, OH area (ZIP 43146). 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 →