Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 43350 in Sparta, OH. These include 26 blizzards, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (79% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Sparta 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.
Sparta has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
Sparta has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Sparta has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sparta was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $3.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43350 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sparta, OH, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Sparta (ZIP 43350) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
Sparta has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43350 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Sparta, OH area (ZIP 43350). 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 →