Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Lynchburg, OH area (ZIP 45142). These include 26 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
Lynchburg 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Lynchburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Lynchburg 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 $730K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
Lynchburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynchburg was EF1 Tornado on Mar 3, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45142 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynchburg, OH, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42K in property damage.
Yes, Lynchburg (ZIP 45142) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
Lynchburg has 7 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45142 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Lynchburg, OH area (ZIP 45142). 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 →