ZIP code 45788, covering Whipple, OH, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 11 (17%) 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 $19.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Whipple 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Whipple 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 $267K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Whipple has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Whipple has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whipple was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45788 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (63 events), hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whipple, OH, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.9M in property damage.
Yes, Whipple (ZIP 45788) has 63 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45788 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Whipple, OH area (ZIP 45788). 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 →