Gahanna, OH (ZIP 43230) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $237.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $180.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $158K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
Gahanna has experienced 9 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 $54.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Gahanna has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Gahanna 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.
Gahanna 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 Gahanna 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. EF2 Tornado on Oct 11, 2006 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43230 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gahanna, OH, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180.2M in property damage.
Yes, Gahanna (ZIP 43230) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $158K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Gahanna has 9 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 $54.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43230 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 $237.1M in property damage in the Gahanna, OH area (ZIP 43230). 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 →