ZIP code 43766, covering New Straitsville, OH, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 31 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
New Straitsville 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.
New Straitsville 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.
New Straitsville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2000.
New Straitsville has experienced 3 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 $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Straitsville 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 43766 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Straitsville, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, New Straitsville (ZIP 43766) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
New Straitsville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43766 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 $7.5M in property damage in the New Straitsville, OH area (ZIP 43766). 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 →