Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Upper Sandusky, OH area (ZIP 43351). These include 29 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Upper Sandusky is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Upper Sandusky has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Upper Sandusky has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upper Sandusky was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2012), causing $4M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43351 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upper Sandusky, OH, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Upper Sandusky (ZIP 43351) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Upper Sandusky has 11 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43351 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Upper Sandusky, OH area (ZIP 43351). 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 →