ZIP code 45176, covering Williamsburg, OH, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Williamsburg 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
Williamsburg has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $437K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Williamsburg 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.
Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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 $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45176 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsburg, OH, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Williamsburg (ZIP 45176) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Williamsburg has 9 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45176 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Williamsburg, OH area (ZIP 45176). 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 →