Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Somerville, OH area (ZIP 45064). These include 21 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Somerville is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Somerville 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.
Somerville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Somerville 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.
Somerville has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerville was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 1951, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 5, 1997), causing $1M 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 45064 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerville, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Somerville (ZIP 45064) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Somerville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45064 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1951. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Somerville, OH area (ZIP 45064). 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 →