Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Elliston, OH area (ZIP 43432). These include 31 blizzards, 28 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Elliston is blizzards, with 31 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 27 (87%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2023.
Elliston has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
Elliston has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Elliston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Elliston has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elliston was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 12, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 13, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43432 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (31 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elliston, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Elliston (ZIP 43432) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Elliston has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43432 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 24, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Elliston, OH area (ZIP 43432). 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 →