Martinsville, OH (ZIP 45146) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Martinsville has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $522K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2013.
Martinsville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Martinsville has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Martinsville 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.
Martinsville has experienced 2 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martinsville was 77 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 23, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45146 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martinsville, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Martinsville (ZIP 45146) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $522K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2013.
Martinsville has 2 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45146 was 77 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Martinsville, OH area (ZIP 45146). 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 →