Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 45653 in Minford, OH. These include 16 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Minford 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2003.
Minford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 1968.
Minford has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
Minford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minford was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 23, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45653 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minford, OH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Minford (ZIP 45653) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Minford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45653 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Minford, OH area (ZIP 45653). 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 →