Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Blue Rock, OH area (ZIP 43720). These include 28 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 28 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (18%) 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 $713K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Blue Rock has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Blue Rock has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 13, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43720 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Rock, OH, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $713K in property damage.
Yes, Blue Rock (ZIP 43720) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $713K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Blue Rock has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $585K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43720 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Blue Rock, OH area (ZIP 43720). 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 →