Harpster, OH (ZIP 43323) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Harpster is blizzards, with 21 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Harpster has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Harpster has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Harpster 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.
Harpster has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harpster was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2012), causing $4M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43323 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harpster, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Harpster (ZIP 43323) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Harpster has 8 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43323 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 $17.2M in property damage in the Harpster, OH area (ZIP 43323). 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 →