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44427 Kensington, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kensington, OH (44427)

Kensington, OH (ZIP 44427) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Kensington is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2019.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Kensington has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.

💨 Severe wind events

Kensington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kensington has experienced 2 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kensington was EF3 Tornado on Oct 12, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 29, 2021), causing $510K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kensington, OH (44427)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44427 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 44427?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kensington, OH, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 44427 (Kensington) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kensington (ZIP 44427) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2025.

Has Kensington (44427) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kensington has 2 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kensington, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44427 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 12, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 44427?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Kensington, OH area (ZIP 44427). 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 →

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