Laura, OH (ZIP 45337) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 9 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Laura has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Laura has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $631K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
Laura has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2014.
Laura 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.
Laura has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laura was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 8, 1980), causing $2.5M 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 45337 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laura, OH, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Laura (ZIP 45337) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2014.
Laura has 9 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 $14.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45337 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Laura, OH area (ZIP 45337). 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 →