Federal records document 157 natural disaster events in the Xenia, OH area (ZIP 45385). These include 95 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $330.3M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 1,308 injuries.
With 95 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (18%) 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 $376.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $328.7M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Xenia has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Xenia 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.
Xenia has experienced 3 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Xenia was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 36 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 2019), causing $50M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Sep 20, 2000 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45385 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Xenia, OH, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Xenia (ZIP 45385) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $376.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2022.
Xenia has 23 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 $328.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45385 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 36 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $330.3M in property damage in the Xenia, OH area (ZIP 45385). 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 →