Chesterville, OH (ZIP 43317) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 26 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (26 total). 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.
Chesterville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2024.
Chesterville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Chesterville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Chesterville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesterville was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $3.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43317 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesterville, OH, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Chesterville (ZIP 43317) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Chesterville has 3 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43317 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Chesterville, OH area (ZIP 43317). 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 →