Edgerton, OH (ZIP 43517) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $580K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Edgerton has experienced 3 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Edgerton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Edgerton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgerton was EF2 Tornado on Jul 4, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 23, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43517 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgerton, OH, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Edgerton (ZIP 43517) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2010.
Edgerton has 3 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 $330K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43517 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $580K in property damage in the Edgerton, OH area (ZIP 43517). 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 →