Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 43521 in Fayette, OH. These include 25 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fayette is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Fayette has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Fayette has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $46K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2008.
Fayette has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Fayette has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayette was 4.5" Hail on Aug 24, 1998, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 12, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43521 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayette, OH, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Fayette (ZIP 43521) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Fayette has 9 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 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43521 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 1998. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Fayette, OH area (ZIP 43521). 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 →