Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 43974 in Harrisville, OH. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Harrisville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Harrisville 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.
Harrisville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrisville 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 43974 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisville, OH, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Harrisville (ZIP 43974) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Harrisville 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43974 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 $18.2M in property damage in the Harrisville, OH area (ZIP 43974). 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 →