ZIP code 45065, covering South Lebanon, OH, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
South Lebanon has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
South Lebanon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2015.
South Lebanon 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.
South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $23.7M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 27, 2003 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45065 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Lebanon, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, South Lebanon (ZIP 45065) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
South Lebanon has 7 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 $33.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45065 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.1M in property damage in the South Lebanon, OH area (ZIP 45065). 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 →