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45504 Springfield, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Springfield, OH (45504)

Springfield, OH (ZIP 45504) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Springfield has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Springfield has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was EF2 Tornado on Feb 28, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Springfield, OH (45504)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45504 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 45504?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, OH, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 45504 (Springfield) prone to flooding?

Yes, Springfield (ZIP 45504) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $825K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.

Has Springfield (45504) ever been hit by a tornado?

Springfield has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Springfield, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45504 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 45504?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Springfield, OH area (ZIP 45504). 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 →

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