Pettisville, OH (ZIP 43553) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Pettisville 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.
Pettisville 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.
Pettisville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2008.
Pettisville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pettisville 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 43553 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pettisville, OH, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Pettisville (ZIP 43553) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2008.
Pettisville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43553 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Pettisville, OH area (ZIP 43553). 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 →