The Plains, OH (ZIP 45780) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
The Plains 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.
The Plains 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.
The Plains has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for The Plains 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 45780 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in The Plains, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.7M in property damage.
Yes, The Plains (ZIP 45780) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45780 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 $14M in property damage in the The Plains, OH area (ZIP 45780). 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 →