Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 43512 in Defiance, OH. These include 32 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Defiance is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Defiance has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Defiance has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $177.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Defiance has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
Defiance has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Defiance was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 30, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43512 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Defiance, OH, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Defiance (ZIP 43512) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $177.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Defiance has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43512 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Defiance, OH area (ZIP 43512). 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 →