South Solon, OH (ZIP 43153) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
South Solon has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
South Solon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
South Solon has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
South Solon 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 South Solon was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43153 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Solon, OH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, South Solon (ZIP 43153) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $79K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
South Solon has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43153 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the South Solon, OH area (ZIP 43153). 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 →