Clayton, OH (ZIP 45315) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $236K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was EF2 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45315 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Clayton (ZIP 45315) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $236K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Clayton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45315 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Clayton, OH area (ZIP 45315). 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 →