Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Pickerington, OH area (ZIP 43147). These include 37 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $195K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Pickerington has experienced 6 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 $307.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1980.
Pickerington 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.
Pickerington 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.
Pickerington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pickerington was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $540K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 6, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43147 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pickerington, OH, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $185K in property damage.
Yes, Pickerington (ZIP 43147) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $195K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Pickerington has 6 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 $307.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43147 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Pickerington, OH area (ZIP 43147). 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 →