Port Clinton, OH (ZIP 43452) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 blizzards, 30 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $956K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Port Clinton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Port Clinton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $41.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton 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 43452 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (31 events), hailstorms (30 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Clinton, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Port Clinton (ZIP 43452) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Port Clinton has 5 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 $41.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43452 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 $62.4M in property damage in the Port Clinton, OH area (ZIP 43452). 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 →