Glendale, OH (ZIP 45246) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $173.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 359 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glendale is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (31%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Glendale has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (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 $162.9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Glendale 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.
Glendale 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.
Glendale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glendale was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 1999, which caused $82M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45246 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale, OH, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Glendale (ZIP 45246) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Glendale has 10 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 $162.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45246 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1999. This event caused $82M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $173.2M in property damage in the Glendale, OH area (ZIP 45246). 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 →