ZIP code 45056, covering Miami University, OH, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 Jun 3, 2021.
Miami University 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Miami University 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.
Miami University has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2015.
Miami University 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 Miami University was EF3 Tornado on May 10, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1951), causing $2.5M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45056 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami University, OH, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Miami University (ZIP 45056) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Miami University 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45056 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Miami University, OH area (ZIP 45056). 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 →