Dayton, OH (ZIP 45405) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $291.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2021.
Dayton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $52.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Dayton 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.
Dayton 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.
Dayton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 10, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dayton was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 27, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45405 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dayton, OH, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Dayton (ZIP 45405) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $291.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2021.
Dayton has 7 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 $52.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45405 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.6M in property damage in the Dayton, OH area (ZIP 45405). 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 →