ZIP code 43748, covering Junction City, OH, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Junction City is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Junction City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Junction City 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.
Junction City 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.
Junction City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Junction City was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43748 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Junction City, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Junction City (ZIP 43748) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Junction City has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43748 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Junction City, OH area (ZIP 43748). 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 →