ZIP code 45068, covering Waynesville, OH, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $301.5M. These events have resulted in 40 recorded deaths and 1,276 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (56 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $273.4M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Waynesville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $24.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Waynesville 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.
Waynesville 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 Waynesville was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 36 fatalities. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $23.7M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Sep 20, 2000 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45068 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesville, OH, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Waynesville (ZIP 45068) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Waynesville has 11 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 $273.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45068 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 36 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $301.5M in property damage in the Waynesville, OH area (ZIP 45068). 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 →