Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 45846 in Fort Recovery, OH. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Recovery is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Fort Recovery has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Fort Recovery has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Fort Recovery 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 Recovery has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Recovery was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2019, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 5, 2017), causing $11M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45846 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Recovery, OH, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Recovery (ZIP 45846) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $303K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Fort Recovery has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45846 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2019. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Fort Recovery, OH area (ZIP 45846). 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 →