Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Chillicothe, OH area (ZIP 45601). These include 65 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chillicothe is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $70.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Chillicothe has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Chillicothe has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe was 1.8" Hail on Apr 9, 2001, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 10, 2011), causing $8M in damages. Flash Flood on May 10, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45601 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (42 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 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 Chillicothe, OH, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70.1M in property damage.
Yes, Chillicothe (ZIP 45601) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Chillicothe has 15 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45601 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 9, 2001. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88.4M in property damage in the Chillicothe, OH area (ZIP 45601). 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 →