Rocky Ridge, OH (ZIP 43458) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Rocky Ridge is blizzards, with 31 recorded events making up 50% 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Rocky Ridge has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
Rocky Ridge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Rocky Ridge 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.
Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2018), causing $1.3M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Jul 7, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43458 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (31 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Ridge, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Rocky Ridge (ZIP 43458) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Rocky Ridge has 4 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 $340K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43458 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 $15.4M in property damage in the Rocky Ridge, OH area (ZIP 43458). 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 →