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43908 Bergholz, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bergholz, OH (43908)

Bergholz, OH (ZIP 43908) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Bergholz has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2018.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Bergholz has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Bergholz 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Bergholz has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bergholz was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $960K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bergholz, OH (43908)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43908 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 43908?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bergholz, OH, with 15 events documented.

Is ZIP code 43908 (Bergholz) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bergholz (ZIP 43908) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2018.

Has Bergholz (43908) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bergholz has 4 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bergholz, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43908 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 43908?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Bergholz, OH area (ZIP 43908). 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 →

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