Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Fremont, OH area (ZIP 43420). These include 50 hailstorms, 32 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fremont is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
There have been 32 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 29 (91%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (88%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Fremont has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $43.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Fremont has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Fremont has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fremont was EF1 Tornado on Jun 30, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $13.5M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43420 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (32 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fremont, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Fremont (ZIP 43420) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Fremont has 10 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 $43.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43420 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.4M in property damage in the Fremont, OH area (ZIP 43420). 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 →