Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Cincinnati, OH area (ZIP 45202). These include 74 floods, 50 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 18 (24%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 50 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $79.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Cincinnati has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
Cincinnati has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.
Cincinnati has experienced 4 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 19, 1981.
Cincinnati has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $940K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cincinnati was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2016), causing $3.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 19, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45202 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (74 events), hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cincinnati, OH, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Cincinnati (ZIP 45202) has 74 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Cincinnati 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 19, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45202 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Cincinnati, OH area (ZIP 45202). 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 →