West Alexandria, OH (ZIP 45381) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $502M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
West Alexandria 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.
West Alexandria 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.
West Alexandria has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Alexandria was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 45381 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Alexandria, OH, with 28 events documented.
Yes, West Alexandria (ZIP 45381) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
West Alexandria has 12 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 $500.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45381 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 $502M in property damage in the West Alexandria, OH area (ZIP 45381). 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 →