ZIP code 45770, covering Portland, OH, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Portland is floods, with 34 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Portland has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Portland 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Portland has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Portland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45770 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, OH, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 45770) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Portland 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45770 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Portland, OH area (ZIP 45770). 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 →