La Rue, OH (ZIP 43332) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 blizzards, 13 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
La Rue has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $69K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
La Rue has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $373K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
La Rue 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.
La Rue has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Rue was Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $5.7M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43332 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (24 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Rue, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, La Rue (ZIP 43332) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
La Rue 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 $373K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43332 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 22, 2004. 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 $22.4M in property damage in the La Rue, OH area (ZIP 43332). 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 →