ZIP code 45449, covering West Carrollton, OH, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Carrollton is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
West Carrollton 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.
West Carrollton has experienced 3 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2006.
West Carrollton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Carrollton was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. 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 45449 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (26 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Carrollton, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, West Carrollton (ZIP 45449) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $551K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
West Carrollton has 3 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45449 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the West Carrollton, OH area (ZIP 45449). 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 →