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43749 Guernsey, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Guernsey, OH (43749)

Guernsey, OH (ZIP 43749) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Guernsey has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Guernsey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Guernsey 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Guernsey was Flood on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Guernsey, OH (43749)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43749 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 43749?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Guernsey, OH, with 36 events documented.

Is ZIP code 43749 (Guernsey) prone to flooding?

Yes, Guernsey (ZIP 43749) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2015.

Has Guernsey (43749) ever been hit by a tornado?

Guernsey has 8 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 Apr 2, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Guernsey, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43749 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 43749?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Guernsey, OH area (ZIP 43749). 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 →

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