Martins Ferry, OH (ZIP 43935) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 floods, 32 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $46M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 11 (26%) 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 $45.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Martins Ferry has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Martins Ferry has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Martins Ferry has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Martins Ferry has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martins Ferry was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 20, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43935 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (32 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martins Ferry, OH, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.1M in property damage.
Yes, Martins Ferry (ZIP 43935) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Martins Ferry has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43935 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46M in property damage in the Martins Ferry, OH area (ZIP 43935). 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 →