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