ZIP code 45011, covering Hamilton, OH, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 44 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (76 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (18%) 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 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Hamilton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2015.
Hamilton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
Hamilton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 27, 2003), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45011 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (44 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, OH, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 45011) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Hamilton has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45011 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.7M in property damage in the Hamilton, OH area (ZIP 45011). 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 →