Lafferty, OH (ZIP 43951) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Lafferty has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $17.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Lafferty has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Lafferty has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Lafferty has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lafferty was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $13.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.2M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43951 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lafferty, OH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Lafferty (ZIP 43951) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Lafferty has 2 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43951 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $13.3M 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 $18.4M in property damage in the Lafferty, OH area (ZIP 43951). 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 →