ZIP code 45458, covering Centerville, OH, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $284.7M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 1,194 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Centerville is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Centerville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $256.7M in documented property damage. 36 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Centerville 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2013.
Centerville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Centerville 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 $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centerville was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 36 fatalities. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $23.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 14, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45458 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centerville, OH, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Centerville (ZIP 45458) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Centerville has 8 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 $256.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45458 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 $284.7M in property damage in the Centerville, OH area (ZIP 45458). 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 →