ZIP code 43316, covering Carey, OH, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $524K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Carey has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
Carey has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 1992.
Carey has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Carey has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carey was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $2.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43316 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carey, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $524K in property damage.
Yes, Carey (ZIP 43316) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Carey has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43316 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Carey, OH area (ZIP 43316). 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 →