Brookville, OH (ZIP 45309) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $515.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 167 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brookville is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $241K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $513.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Brookville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Brookville 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Brookville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brookville was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 2019), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45309 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brookville, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Brookville (ZIP 45309) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $241K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Brookville has 16 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 $513.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45309 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $500M 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 $515.1M in property damage in the Brookville, OH area (ZIP 45309). 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 →