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45171 Sardinia, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sardinia, OH (45171)

Sardinia, OH (ZIP 45171) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Sardinia is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2022.

🌊 Floods

There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2018.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sardinia has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Sardinia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $647K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Sardinia 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.

❄️ Blizzards

Sardinia 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sardinia was Flash Flood on Jul 18, 2015, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 3, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sardinia, OH (45171)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45171 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 45171?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sardinia, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 45171 (Sardinia) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sardinia (ZIP 45171) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2018.

Has Sardinia (45171) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sardinia 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sardinia, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45171 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 18, 2015. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 45171?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Sardinia, OH area (ZIP 45171). 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 →

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