Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Wauseon, OH area (ZIP 43567). These include 35 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (67% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Wauseon has experienced 7 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.
Wauseon has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Wauseon 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.
Wauseon 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.
Wauseon 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 Wauseon 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. EF1 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43567 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wauseon, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Wauseon (ZIP 43567) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Wauseon has 7 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 43567 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Wauseon, OH area (ZIP 43567). 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 →