ZIP code 43832, covering Newcomerstown, OH, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newcomerstown is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $532K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $484K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
Newcomerstown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $462.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2003.
Newcomerstown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcomerstown was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 20, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 11, 1955), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43832 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcomerstown, OH, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Newcomerstown (ZIP 43832) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $484K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
Newcomerstown has 5 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 $462.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 12, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43832 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 20, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Newcomerstown, OH area (ZIP 43832). 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 →