Buffalo, OH (ZIP 43722) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Buffalo is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $623K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
Buffalo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Buffalo has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Buffalo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was EF1 Tornado on Dec 23, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 23, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43722 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, OH, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $623K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 43722) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $623K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Buffalo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43722 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 23, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Buffalo, OH area (ZIP 43722). 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 →