ZIP code 45506, covering Springfield, OH, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Springfield is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% 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 $836K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Springfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
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 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
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 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45506 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (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 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 45506) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $836K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Springfield has 5 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45506 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Springfield, OH area (ZIP 45506). 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 →