ZIP code 45377, covering Vandalia, OH, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vandalia is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Vandalia has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Vandalia has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Vandalia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Vandalia 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vandalia was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 31, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on May 21, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45377 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vandalia, OH, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Vandalia (ZIP 45377) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Vandalia has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45377 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Vandalia, OH area (ZIP 45377). 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 →