Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Somerset, OH area (ZIP 43783). These include 32 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Somerset is floods, with 32 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (25%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Somerset has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Somerset 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.
Somerset 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.
Somerset 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 Feb 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerset 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 43783 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (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 Somerset, OH, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Somerset (ZIP 43783) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Somerset has 10 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43783 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 $8.8M in property damage in the Somerset, OH area (ZIP 43783). 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 →