Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 45866 in Montezuma, OH. These include 15 floods, 8 tornadoes, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Montezuma has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Montezuma has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Montezuma 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.
Montezuma has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Montezuma 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montezuma was EF2 Tornado on Nov 5, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 1, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($540K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45866 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montezuma, OH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Montezuma (ZIP 45866) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Montezuma has 8 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45866 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 5, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Montezuma, OH area (ZIP 45866). 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 →