Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Powhatan Point, OH area (ZIP 43942). These include 37 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Powhatan Point is floods, with 37 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (46%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Powhatan Point has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Powhatan Point has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powhatan Point was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $4.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 2, 2024), causing $3.6M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43942 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powhatan Point, OH, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.9M in property damage.
Yes, Powhatan Point (ZIP 43942) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Powhatan Point has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43942 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $4.7M 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 $12M in property damage in the Powhatan Point, OH area (ZIP 43942). 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 →