ZIP code 45230, covering Anderson, OH, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 floods, 43 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Anderson is floods, with 54 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Anderson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
Anderson 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.
Anderson has experienced 2 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Anderson 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anderson was EF4 Tornado on Apr 23, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45230 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (54 events), hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anderson, OH, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Anderson (ZIP 45230) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.
Anderson has 2 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45230 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 $5.1M in property damage in the Anderson, OH area (ZIP 45230). 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 →