Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Cardington, OH area (ZIP 43315). These include 45 hailstorms, 26 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 93 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cardington is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (77%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Cardington has experienced 10 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 $30.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Cardington has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Cardington has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Cardington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cardington was EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43315 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (26 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cardington, OH, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $253K in property damage.
Yes, Cardington (ZIP 43315) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $127K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Cardington has 10 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43315 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.3M in property damage in the Cardington, OH area (ZIP 43315). 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 →