Ray, OH (ZIP 45672) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Ray is floods, with 37 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (16%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $134K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
Ray has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $91K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Ray has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Ray has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ray has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ray was Flash Flood on May 10, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45672 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (16 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ray, OH, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Ray (ZIP 45672) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Ray has 2 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 $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45672 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Ray, OH area (ZIP 45672). 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 →