Metamora, OH (ZIP 43540) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 6 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2017.
Metamora 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.
Metamora has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1992.
Metamora 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.
Metamora 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Metamora has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Metamora was Flood on Jun 26, 2015, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 20, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43540 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metamora, OH, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Metamora (ZIP 43540) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Metamora has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43540 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2015. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Metamora, OH area (ZIP 43540). 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 →