Lewistown, OH (ZIP 43333) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lewistown is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Lewistown has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $322K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2020.
Lewistown has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Lewistown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Lewistown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Lewistown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewistown was EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43333 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewistown, OH, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Lewistown (ZIP 43333) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $322K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2020.
Lewistown has 2 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43333 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Lewistown, OH area (ZIP 43333). 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 →