Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Wheelersburg, OH area (ZIP 45694). These include 32 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 15 (47%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $803K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Wheelersburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2000.
Wheelersburg 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.
Wheelersburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg was EF5 Tornado on Apr 23, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45694 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheelersburg, OH, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wheelersburg (ZIP 45694) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Wheelersburg has 5 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45694 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Wheelersburg, OH area (ZIP 45694). 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 →