Centerville, OH (ZIP 45459) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.7M. These events have resulted in 39 recorded deaths and 1,182 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (44 total). 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 $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
Centerville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $253.8M in documented property damage. 36 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2015.
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 $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.
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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Centerville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
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 EF3 Tornado (May 8, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 26, 2015 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45459 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centerville, OH, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Centerville (ZIP 45459) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $618K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
Centerville has 6 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 $253.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45459 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 $255.7M in property damage in the Centerville, OH area (ZIP 45459). 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 →