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45654 New Plymouth, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: New Plymouth, OH (45654)

New Plymouth, OH (ZIP 45654) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for New Plymouth is floods, with 50 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (12%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

New Plymouth has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $776.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

New Plymouth has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.

🥶 Extreme cold events

New Plymouth has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for New Plymouth was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 16, 2010), causing $750K in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in New Plymouth, OH (45654)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45654 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 72% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 45654?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Plymouth, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 45654 (New Plymouth) prone to flooding?

Yes, New Plymouth (ZIP 45654) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2024.

Has New Plymouth (45654) ever been hit by a tornado?

New Plymouth 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 $776.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in New Plymouth, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45654 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 45654?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the New Plymouth, OH area (ZIP 45654). 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 →

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