Lynx, OH (ZIP 45650) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2018.
Lynx has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Lynx 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.
Lynx 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.
Lynx has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 13 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynx was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45650 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynx, OH, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $525K in property damage.
Yes, Lynx (ZIP 45650) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2018.
Lynx has 3 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45650 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Lynx, OH area (ZIP 45650). 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 →