Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Groesbeck, OH area (ZIP 45247). These include 38 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 495 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (22%) 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 May 7, 2024.
Groesbeck has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $55.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1990.
Groesbeck 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.
Groesbeck 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.
Groesbeck has experienced 2 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 Jul 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groesbeck was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45247 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groesbeck, OH, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Groesbeck (ZIP 45247) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Groesbeck has 8 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 $55.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45247 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.4M in property damage in the Groesbeck, OH area (ZIP 45247). 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 →