Dexter, OH (ZIP 45741) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 6 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dexter is floods, with 38 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (16%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Dexter has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Dexter 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Dexter has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dexter was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 7, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45741 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dexter, OH, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Dexter (ZIP 45741) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
Dexter has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45741 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Dexter, OH area (ZIP 45741). 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 →