Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 43543 in Montpelier, OH. These include 24 hailstorms and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.3M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Montpelier has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montpelier was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43543 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events) and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montpelier, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Montpelier has 8 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43543 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.3M in property damage in the Montpelier, OH area (ZIP 43543). 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 →