Jacksonville, OH (ZIP 45740) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 22 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (50%) 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 45740 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, OH, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.8M in property damage.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 45740) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45740 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 $12.1M in property damage in the Jacksonville, OH area (ZIP 45740). 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 →