Harrod, OH (ZIP 45850) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Harrod has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $227K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2014.
Harrod has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Harrod has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
Harrod 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.
Harrod 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 Harrod was EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 1950, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2006), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45850 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 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 Harrod, OH, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Harrod (ZIP 45850) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $227K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2014.
Harrod has 6 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45850 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 1950. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Harrod, OH area (ZIP 45850). 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 →