Fairborn, OH (ZIP 45324) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 38 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (60 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $391.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Fairborn 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.
Fairborn 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.
Fairborn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairborn was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $50M 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 45324 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (38 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairborn, OH, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Yes, Fairborn (ZIP 45324) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $391.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Fairborn has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45324 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.3M in property damage in the Fairborn, OH area (ZIP 45324). 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 →