ZIP code 45830, covering Columbus Grove, OH, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Columbus Grove has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Columbus Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2014.
Columbus Grove has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Columbus Grove 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 Columbus Grove was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2006), causing $1.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45830 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbus Grove, OH, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Columbus Grove (ZIP 45830) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2014.
Columbus Grove has 13 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45830 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 $7.4M in property damage in the Columbus Grove, OH area (ZIP 45830). 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 →