ZIP code 45692, covering Wellston, OH, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Wellston is floods, with 43 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2020.
Wellston 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.
Wellston 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.
Wellston has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Wellston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellston was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2015, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45692 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellston, OH, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wellston (ZIP 45692) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Wellston 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45692 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2015. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Wellston, OH area (ZIP 45692). 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 →