ZIP code 45305, covering Bellbrook, OH, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $273.1M. These events have resulted in 39 recorded deaths and 1,284 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $269K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Bellbrook has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $271.6M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Bellbrook has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Bellbrook has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Bellbrook has experienced 3 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellbrook was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 36 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Sep 20, 2000), causing $15M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 14, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45305 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellbrook, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Bellbrook (ZIP 45305) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $269K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Bellbrook 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 $271.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45305 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 36 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $273.1M in property damage in the Bellbrook, OH area (ZIP 45305). 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 →