Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Bowling Green, OH area (ZIP 43402). These include 41 hailstorms, 35 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $174.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bowling Green is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 34 (97%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $153.6M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Bowling Green has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2003.
Bowling Green has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowling Green was EF4 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 2003 also caused significant damage ($21M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43402 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (35 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowling Green, OH, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bowling Green (ZIP 43402) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2020.
Bowling Green has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $153.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43402 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2010. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $174.9M in property damage in the Bowling Green, OH area (ZIP 43402). 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 →