Jewett, OH (ZIP 43986) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Jewett has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Jewett 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.
Jewett has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jewett was Flood on Jan 11, 2005, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $605K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43986 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jewett, OH, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Jewett (ZIP 43986) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Jewett 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43986 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 11, 2005. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Jewett, OH area (ZIP 43986). 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 →