Calcutta, OH (ZIP 43920) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (27 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $39.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Calcutta has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Calcutta has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Calcutta has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calcutta was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43920 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calcutta, OH, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Calcutta (ZIP 43920) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Calcutta 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 $260K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43920 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.5M in property damage in the Calcutta, OH area (ZIP 43920). 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 →