Marion, OH (ZIP 43302) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 24 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (81%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $68.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
There have been 24 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (79%) 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 $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $30.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Marion has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Marion has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2007, which caused $65M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 13, 1981), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43302 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (24 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, OH, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 43302) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Marion has 20 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 $30.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43302 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2007. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $122.3M in property damage in the Marion, OH area (ZIP 43302). 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 →