Barton, OH (ZIP 43905) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 8 (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 $19.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Barton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Barton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Barton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barton was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $13.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.2M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43905 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barton, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.3M in property damage.
Yes, Barton (ZIP 43905) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Barton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $455K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43905 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $13.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Barton, OH area (ZIP 43905). 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 →