Owensville, OH (ZIP 45160) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Owensville is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Owensville has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Owensville 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 $501K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2007.
Owensville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Owensville 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 Owensville was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 23, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45160 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Owensville, OH, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Owensville (ZIP 45160) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45160 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Owensville, OH area (ZIP 45160). 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 →