ZIP code 45167, covering Ripley, OH, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 9 (26%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ripley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Ripley has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2012.
Ripley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripley was EF4 Tornado on Apr 23, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 10, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45167 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripley, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ripley (ZIP 45167) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Ripley has 14 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45167 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Ripley, OH area (ZIP 45167). 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 →