ZIP code 45320, covering Eaton, OH, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Eaton is hailstorms, with 29 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 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $169K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $33.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
Eaton 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.
Eaton 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Eaton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eaton was EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45320 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eaton, OH, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Eaton (ZIP 45320) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $169K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
Eaton has 15 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 $33.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45320 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.8M in property damage in the Eaton, OH area (ZIP 45320). 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 →