Scio, OH (ZIP 43988) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scio is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Scio has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Scio has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Scio 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scio 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 43988 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scio, OH, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Scio (ZIP 43988) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Scio has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43988 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 $3M in property damage in the Scio, OH area (ZIP 43988). 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 →