Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Bethel, OH area (ZIP 45106). These include 40 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $685K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (19%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2018.
Bethel has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $282K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Bethel 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Bethel has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethel was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $5.7M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 18, 2015), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45106 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethel, OH, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $685K in property damage.
Yes, Bethel (ZIP 45106) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Bethel has 15 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45106 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.3M in property damage in the Bethel, OH area (ZIP 45106). 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 →