Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 45817 in Bluffton, OH. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $166K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Bluffton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Bluffton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2014.
Bluffton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Bluffton 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.
Bluffton 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 Bluffton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45817 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluffton, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $166K in property damage.
Yes, Bluffton (ZIP 45817) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $201K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2014.
Bluffton has 9 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45817 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Bluffton, OH area (ZIP 45817). 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 →