Sonora, OH (ZIP 43701) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (42%) 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 $991K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Sonora has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Sonora has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sonora was EF1 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 2, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43701 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sonora, OH, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Sonora (ZIP 43701) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $991K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Sonora has 19 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43701 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Sonora, OH area (ZIP 43701). 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 →