Russellville, OH (ZIP 45168) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2019.
Russellville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2017.
Russellville has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Russellville 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.
Russellville 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
Russellville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Russellville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 23, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $2M 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 45168 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russellville, OH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Russellville (ZIP 45168) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2019.
Russellville has 4 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 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45168 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 $6.7M in property damage in the Russellville, OH area (ZIP 45168). 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 →