ZIP code 43778, covering Salesville, OH, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Salesville is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Salesville 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.
Salesville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Salesville 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.
Salesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salesville was Flood on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $6M 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 43778 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salesville, OH, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Salesville (ZIP 43778) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Salesville has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43778 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 $7.1M in property damage in the Salesville, OH area (ZIP 43778). 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 →