ZIP code 45338, covering Lewisburg, OH, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $531.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 187 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lewisburg is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $528.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Lewisburg has experienced 10 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 $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
Lewisburg 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.
Lewisburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 1997.
Lewisburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewisburg was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45338 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewisburg, OH, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Lewisburg (ZIP 45338) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $63K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
Lewisburg has 13 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 $528.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45338 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $531.1M in property damage in the Lewisburg, OH area (ZIP 45338). 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 →