Pleasant Plain, OH (ZIP 45162) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pleasant Plain is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2020.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Pleasant Plain has experienced 8 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Pleasant Plain 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2013.
Pleasant Plain has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Pleasant Plain 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 $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Plain was 78 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $23.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 6, 2022), causing $3M in damages. 1" Hail on Apr 19, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45162 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Plain, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Pleasant Plain (ZIP 45162) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Pleasant Plain has 8 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45162 was 78 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $23.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Pleasant Plain, OH area (ZIP 45162). 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 →