Belle Valley, OH (ZIP 43717) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $777.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Belle Valley is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $564K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Belle Valley has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Belle Valley 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Belle Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Valley was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $243K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 16, 2003), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43717 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Valley, OH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $564K in property damage.
Yes, Belle Valley (ZIP 43717) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $564K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Belle Valley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43717 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $243K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $777.5K in property damage in the Belle Valley, OH area (ZIP 43717). 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 →