ZIP code 43541, covering Milton Center, OH, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 blizzards, 8 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Milton Center is blizzards, with 35 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 34 (97%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $14.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Milton Center has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Milton Center has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2010.
Milton Center has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Milton Center has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton Center was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43541 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton Center, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.7M in property damage.
Yes, Milton Center (ZIP 43541) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Milton Center has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43541 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5M in property damage in the Milton Center, OH area (ZIP 43541). 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 →