Mount Gilead, OH (ZIP 43338) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 26 blizzards, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $138K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Mount Gilead 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.
Mount Gilead has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Gilead was EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43338 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (26 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (12 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Gilead, OH, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $138K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Gilead (ZIP 43338) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Mount Gilead has 16 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 $33.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43338 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.4M in property damage in the Mount Gilead, OH area (ZIP 43338). 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 →