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43713 Somerton, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Somerton, OH (43713)

Somerton, OH (ZIP 43713) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $18.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Somerton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Somerton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Somerton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1985.

🌍 Earthquakes

Somerton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Somerton was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $13.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.2M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Somerton, OH (43713)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43713 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 43713?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerton, OH, with 35 events documented.

Is ZIP code 43713 (Somerton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Somerton (ZIP 43713) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

Has Somerton (43713) ever been hit by a tornado?

Somerton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1985.

What was the worst natural disaster in Somerton, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43713 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $13.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 43713?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.7M in property damage in the Somerton, OH area (ZIP 43713). 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 →

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