Middletown, OH (ZIP 45042) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Middletown has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Middletown 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.
Middletown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Middletown 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 Middletown was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1951), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45042 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, OH, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Yes, Middletown (ZIP 45042) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $159K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Middletown has 9 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45042 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Middletown, OH area (ZIP 45042). 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 →