ZIP code 43457, covering Risingsun, OH, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 blizzards, 19 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Risingsun is blizzards, with 35 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Risingsun has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Risingsun has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2010.
Risingsun 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.
Risingsun has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Risingsun was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $6.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 10, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43457 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Risingsun, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.7M in property damage.
Yes, Risingsun (ZIP 43457) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Risingsun has 6 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43457 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Risingsun, OH area (ZIP 43457). 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 →