Gomer, OH (ZIP 45809) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2022.
Gomer has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2002.
Gomer has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 1996.
Gomer has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gomer was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45809 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gomer, OH, with 6 events documented.
Gomer has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45809 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Gomer, OH area (ZIP 45809). 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 →