Bethesda, OH (ZIP 43719) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $18.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Bethesda 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.
Bethesda has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
Bethesda has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethesda 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43719 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethesda, OH, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Bethesda (ZIP 43719) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Bethesda has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43719 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Bethesda, OH area (ZIP 43719). 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 →