Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 45383 in West Milton, OH. These include 19 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Milton is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
West Milton 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.
West Milton has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2012.
West Milton 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 Milton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Milton was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 8, 2022), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 27, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45383 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Milton, OH, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, West Milton (ZIP 45383) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2012.
West Milton has 14 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45383 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 $14.8M in property damage in the West Milton, OH area (ZIP 45383). 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 →