Waterville, OH (ZIP 43566) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 35 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Waterville is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 43% 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (82%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Waterville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Waterville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 1962.
Waterville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterville was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $6.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 2, 2008), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43566 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (35 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterville, OH, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Waterville (ZIP 43566) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Waterville has 6 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43566 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Waterville, OH area (ZIP 43566). 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 →