Federal records document 104 natural disaster events in the Spencer, OH area (ZIP 44275). These include 52 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 45 (87%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $17.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (100%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Spencer has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Spencer has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Spencer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $4.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44275 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 44275) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Spencer has 8 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44275 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Spencer, OH area (ZIP 44275). 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 →