Oak Harbor, OH (ZIP 43449) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 31 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.9M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 35 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Oak Harbor has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $41.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Oak Harbor has experienced 4 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 Jun 10, 2020.
Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor was EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 1998, 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 43449 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (31 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Harbor, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Oak Harbor (ZIP 43449) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Oak Harbor has 9 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 $41.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43449 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1998. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.9M in property damage in the Oak Harbor, OH area (ZIP 43449). 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 →