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43501 Alvordton, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Alvordton, OH (43501)

Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 43501 in Alvordton, OH. These include 10 hailstorms and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 10 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Alvordton has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Alvordton was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $350K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Alvordton, OH (43501)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43501 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events) and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 43501?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvordton, OH, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.

Has Alvordton (43501) ever been hit by a tornado?

Alvordton has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Alvordton, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43501 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 43501?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Alvordton, OH area (ZIP 43501). 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 →

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