ZIP code 45356, covering Piqua, OH, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $329K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Piqua has experienced 7 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
Piqua 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.
Piqua has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Piqua 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 Piqua was Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007, which caused $540K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 6, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45356 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piqua, OH, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $329K in property damage.
Yes, Piqua (ZIP 45356) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $329K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Piqua has 7 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45356 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 6, 2007. This event caused $540K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Piqua, OH area (ZIP 45356). 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 →