Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Prospect, OH area (ZIP 43342). These include 35 hailstorms, 24 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Prospect is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (76%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2020.
Prospect has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1989.
Prospect 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.
Prospect has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prospect 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43342 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (24 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prospect, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $725K in property damage.
Yes, Prospect (ZIP 43342) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2020.
Prospect has 9 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43342 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 $23.7M in property damage in the Prospect, OH area (ZIP 43342). 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 →