Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 45316 in Clifton, OH. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Clifton has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Clifton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Clifton 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.
Clifton 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.
Clifton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was EF2 Tornado on Feb 28, 2024, 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 45316 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, OH, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 45316) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Clifton has 5 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45316 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Clifton, OH area (ZIP 45316). 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 →