Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 43721 in Brownsville, OH. These include 11 floods, 5 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Brownsville has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2018.
Brownsville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Brownsville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2004.
Brownsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownsville was Flood on Sep 8, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 18, 2004), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43721 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownsville, OH, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Brownsville (ZIP 43721) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Brownsville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43721 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Brownsville, OH area (ZIP 43721). 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 →