Fort Loramie, OH (ZIP 45845) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2017.
Fort Loramie has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $221K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Fort Loramie has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2004.
Fort Loramie has experienced 2 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Fort Loramie has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 1965.
Fort Loramie has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Loramie was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45845 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Loramie, OH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Loramie (ZIP 45845) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $221K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Fort Loramie has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45845 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Fort Loramie, OH area (ZIP 45845). 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 →