Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Port Washington, OH area (ZIP 43837). These include 21 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 29% 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 $552K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Port Washington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $397K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Port Washington has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2003.
Port Washington 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 Port Washington was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 20, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 13, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43837 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Washington, OH, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Port Washington (ZIP 43837) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $397K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Port Washington has 6 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 $735K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 12, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43837 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 $1.7M in property damage in the Port Washington, OH area (ZIP 43837). 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 →