Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Mason, OH area (ZIP 45040). These include 67 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $152.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 95 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mason is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (15%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $118.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Mason has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Mason has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2013.
Mason has experienced 2 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mason was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 1999, which caused $82M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. 78 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($23.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45040 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mason, OH, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Mason (ZIP 45040) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Mason has 12 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 $118.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45040 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1999. This event caused $82M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $152.8M in property damage in the Mason, OH area (ZIP 45040). 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 →