ZIP code 45656, covering Oak Hill, OH, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (20%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Oak Hill has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Oak Hill has experienced 3 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 $780K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Oak Hill has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Oak Hill has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Hill was Flash Flood on May 10, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 2002), causing $3.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45656 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Hill, OH, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Oak Hill (ZIP 45656) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Oak Hill has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45656 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 10, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Oak Hill, OH area (ZIP 45656). 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 →