Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Springfield, OH area (ZIP 45502). These include 65 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 65 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $896K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Springfield has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Springfield 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.
Springfield 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 28, 2024), 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 45502 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (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 Springfield, OH, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 45502) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $896K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Springfield has 20 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45502 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Springfield, OH area (ZIP 45502). 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 →