South Salem, OH (ZIP 45681) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $70M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $374K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
South Salem has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
South Salem has experienced 2 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 $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
South Salem has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Salem was 1.8" Hail on Apr 9, 2001, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45681 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Salem, OH, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70M in property damage.
Yes, South Salem (ZIP 45681) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $374K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
South Salem has 4 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45681 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 9, 2001. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.1M in property damage in the South Salem, OH area (ZIP 45681). 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 →