Little Hocking, OH (ZIP 45742) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 3 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Little Hocking has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Little Hocking has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Little Hocking has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Little Hocking has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Hocking was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 10, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45742 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Hocking, OH, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Little Hocking (ZIP 45742) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Little Hocking has 2 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45742 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Little Hocking, OH area (ZIP 45742). 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 →