Waldo, OH (ZIP 43356) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 blizzards, 12 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waldo is blizzards, with 24 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2014.
Waldo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 1989.
Waldo 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waldo 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 Nov 15, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43356 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (24 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waldo, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Waldo (ZIP 43356) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Waldo has 5 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43356 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 $22.4M in property damage in the Waldo, OH area (ZIP 43356). 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 →