Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 45853 in Kalida, OH. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $226K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2017.
Kalida 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.
Kalida 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.
Kalida has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Kalida has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1964.
Kalida has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kalida was 81 mph High Wind on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45853 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kalida, OH, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Kalida (ZIP 45853) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Kalida has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45853 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $226K in property damage in the Kalida, OH area (ZIP 45853). 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 →