Yellow Springs, OH (ZIP 45387) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (52 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $439.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Yellow Springs 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.
Yellow Springs 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.
Yellow Springs has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yellow Springs was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 28, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45387 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yellow Springs, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Yellow Springs (ZIP 45387) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $439.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Yellow Springs 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45387 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Yellow Springs, OH area (ZIP 45387). 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 →