ZIP code 45701, covering Athens, OH, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 floods, 43 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Athens is floods, with 67 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (19%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $317K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Athens has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $135K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Athens has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Athens has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Athens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athens was Flood on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 19, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45701 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (67 events), hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athens, OH, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Athens (ZIP 45701) has 67 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Athens 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45701 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Athens, OH area (ZIP 45701). 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 →