Findlay, OH (ZIP 45840) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 25 blizzards, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.3M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Findlay is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (88%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (79%) 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 $125.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2025.
Findlay has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Findlay has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Findlay has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Findlay was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2007, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 25, 2011), causing $85M in damages. Flood on Jul 13, 2017 also caused significant damage ($13.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45840 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (25 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Findlay, OH, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85.7M in property damage.
Yes, Findlay (ZIP 45840) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2025.
Findlay has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45840 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2007. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.3M in property damage in the Findlay, OH area (ZIP 45840). 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 →