Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 45657 in Otway, OH. These include 21 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Otway is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $358K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Otway has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2005.
Otway 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.
Otway 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Otway 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 45657 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otway, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Otway (ZIP 45657) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Otway has 7 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45657 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 $6.6M in property damage in the Otway, OH area (ZIP 45657). 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 →