West Elkton, OH (ZIP 45070) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 5 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Elkton is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
West Elkton 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.
West Elkton has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
West Elkton 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.
West Elkton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
West Elkton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Elkton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $540K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 27, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45070 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Elkton, OH, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, West Elkton (ZIP 45070) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
West Elkton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45070 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $540K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the West Elkton, OH area (ZIP 45070). 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 →