Glouster, OH (ZIP 45732) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Glouster is floods, with 37 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (24%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Glouster has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Glouster has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Glouster has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 2013.
Glouster has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glouster was Flood on Sep 8, 2004, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 4, 2004), causing $650K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45732 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glouster, OH, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Glouster (ZIP 45732) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45732 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2004. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Glouster, OH area (ZIP 45732). 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 →