Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Gallipolis, OH area (ZIP 45631). These include 75 floods, 42 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gallipolis is floods, with 75 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (19%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Gallipolis has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Gallipolis has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Gallipolis has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Gallipolis has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 24, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gallipolis was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 2002, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 12, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45631 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (75 events), hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gallipolis, OH, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Gallipolis (ZIP 45631) has 75 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Gallipolis 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45631 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2002. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Gallipolis, OH area (ZIP 45631). 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 →