ZIP code 44861, covering Old Fort, OH, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 blizzards, 10 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 77 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 29 (91%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Old Fort has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
Old Fort has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2017.
Old Fort has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Old Fort has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Old Fort was Flood on Jan 1, 2005, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on Aug 20, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44861 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (32 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Fort, OH, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Old Fort (ZIP 44861) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44861 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2005. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Old Fort, OH area (ZIP 44861). 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 →