Moscow, OH (ZIP 45153) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Moscow is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $652K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $366K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Moscow has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2018.
Moscow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Moscow 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 $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Moscow 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moscow was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $5.7M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45153 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moscow, OH, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $652K in property damage.
Yes, Moscow (ZIP 45153) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $366K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Moscow has 9 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 $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45153 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 $12.2M in property damage in the Moscow, OH area (ZIP 45153). 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 →