ZIP code 45050, covering Monroe, OH, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Monroe has experienced 6 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Monroe has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Monroe 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.
Monroe 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 Monroe was 78 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $23.7M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 27, 2003), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45050 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 45050) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Monroe has 6 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45050 was 78 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $23.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.6M in property damage in the Monroe, OH area (ZIP 45050). 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 →