Smithfield, OH (ZIP 43948) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Smithfield is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 Aug 20, 2014.
Smithfield has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2017.
Smithfield 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.
Smithfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithfield 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43948 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithfield, OH, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Smithfield (ZIP 43948) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43948 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Smithfield, OH area (ZIP 43948). 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 →